18/10/18 - Australia reports on PrEP success
Rapid and high coverage roll-out of PrEP programme can have a dramatic impact on the spread of HIV, Australian researchers report today. More

17/10/18 - Future global health predicted
Several countries could experience lower life expectancy in 2040 than today, according to a new global analysis published today. More

17/10/18 - DNA errors studied in dementia
Researchers have shown how DNA errors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. More

15/10/18 - Paediatricians warn on child health trends
Child health in England is falling behind other developed countries, paediatricians warn today. More

12/10/18 - C-sections almost double worldwide in 15 years
The number of babies born through caesarean section almost doubled to 21% between 2000 and 2015, but in some countries, the rate is more than 40%, startling new figures show. More

12/10/18 - Sons' puberty age linked to mothers' first period
The age at which young women have their first period is linked to their sons’ age at puberty – suggesting a genetic connection, researchers report today. More

11/10/18 - Education key to tackling obesity - physicians
The government needs to put investment into schools to tackle the obesity epidemic, senior physicians say today. More

11/10/18 - Oral cancer link to pollution
An increased risk of oral cancer has been found among people exposed to high concentrations of fine particulate matter. More

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