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Fruit compound could treat Parkinson’s disease
A compound found in fruit and herbs has the potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease, scientists have reported. Read more
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Polio eradication programme ‘in danger’
The drive to rid the world of polio could be in trouble after the World Health Organization (WHO) fired 500 staff on the polio programme, it is claimed today. Read more
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Midlife UK health burden increasing
A large proportion of UK adults in their late 40s have multiple health problems, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Weight loss help for heart patients should improve – study
Many patients with coronary heart disease could be given improved advice and support with weight loss, according to a Europe-wide study. Read more
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Eye surface changes could identify long COVID
Long COVID could be identified by nerve fibre loss and an increase in dendritic cells on the cornea, doctors suggest today. Read more
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Phase I trial begins of new vaccine against the Plague
Volunteers are being sought to test a new vaccine against the plague, it has been announced. Read more
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Changes in brain structure found in professional rugby players
Professional rugby players are at risk of abnormalities in their white matter, a new study has found. Read more
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How Delta is so dangerous
The COVID-19 B.1.617 variant, which originated in India can infect certain lung and intestinal cell lines more efficiently than the original virus, German research has found. Read more
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Government and sports bodies ‘fail to reduce concussion risks’
The Government and sporting bodies must address a long-term failure to reduce the risks of brain injury in sport, MPs say today. Read more
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Europe commits to mental health as a human right
The World Health Organization European Region is today committing to ensuring good mental health is a human right for all in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more