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Raise alcohol tax to prevent cancer – WHO
Alcohol-related cancer incidence and mortality could be cut significantly by increased taxation, World Health Organization experts say. Read more
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Parent-led intervention for early signs of autism
Early parent-led intervention may help infants with autism spectrum disorder-related behaviours manage their symptoms, according to a major new study. Read more
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First multi-variant COVID-19 vaccine trial starts
The world’s first multi-variant COVID-19 booster vaccine is to undergo phase 1 trials among older adults in Manchester. Read more
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Flour finally to get folic acid
The UK is finally to add folic acid to white flour in a new drive to reduce neural tube defects, it has been announced. Read more
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Conference hears of cancer survival confusion
Most doctors are struggling to keep up with changes in cancer treatment, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Global drive to improve maternity safety
A global drive to improve the safety of maternity care was under way today marking World Patient Safety Day. Read more
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Drug targets for Alzheimer’s disease
Specific drug targets identified in the neural circuits that encode memories could help in the treatment of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Call for research into COVID-19 vaccine ‘link’ to menstrual changes
Menstrual changes after the COVID-19 vaccination should be investigated, a reproductive specialist has said today. Read more
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Surgery delays linked to rise in opioid prescribing
A steep rise in opioid prescriptions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic may be linked to growing waiting lists, researchers warn today. Read more
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Pathway discovered for bowel cancer drug failure
A protein pathway prevents some bowel cancer drugs from working, researchers reported last night. Read more