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Early blood pressure change associated with poorer brain health – study
People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life, says a study.…
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Boris Johnson takes on anti-vaxxers with new campaign to fight spread of measles
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ordering urgent action to ensure that children and young people in Britain are protected against…
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Too Much Napping May Signal Alzheimer’s, a new study says
Increased, excessive napping could be an early warning of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia on Monday.…
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Eating more gluten early in life is tied to children’s higher risk of celiac disease
Bad news for lovers of bread, pasta and baked goods: Eating lots of gluten-heavy foods from a young age could eventually…
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Social-media use ‘disrupting teen sleep and exercise’
Using social media isn’t directly harming teenagers – but it can reduce the time they spend on healthy activities, such…
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Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial
Ebola may soon be a “preventable and treatable” disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates,…
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National HRT shortage leaves 200,000 menopausal women suffering as experts warn alternatives could also run out
Women going through the menopause are facing a national shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Many of the most commonly…
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Can virtual reality help women cope with childbirth?
Women in labour are being given virtual reality headsets to see if they can help manage the pain of childbirth.…
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