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Bowel cancer on the rise amongst young adults in Europe
A new report highlights evidence that bowel cancer may be on the rise amongst adults aged 20-29 – and beyond – across Europe The rate keep reading
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NHS approves new drug for muscle-wasting disease
As reported by The Guardian, a drug that could prolong and improve the lives of those suffering with a muscle-wasting disease has finally been approved keep reading
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Trans women may be at higher risk of breast cancer
According to a new study published in The BMJ, transgender women may be at a higher risk of breast cancer than the wider female population keep reading
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Glucosamine supplements may be linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
New research shows that glucosamine supplements may play a preventative role in lowering the risk of CVD Regular use of glucosamine supplements may be related keep reading
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New manifesto highlights disparity in physical and mental health at work
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, a new mental health manifesto has highlighted some of the issues regarding mental health in the workplace keep reading
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Apgar scores ‘within normal range’ linked to higher risks of illness and death
Even a small Apgar change in score, from five to 10 minutes after birth, may have an impact according to a BMJ report Apgar scores keep reading
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Access to medical cannabis must be improved, says top doctor
Despite a change in UK law, many children are still not getting the treatment they need Despite a change in the law last year, access keep reading
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Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease, BMJ says
Preterm and early term births can lead to an increased risk of long-term kidney disease, according to new research from the BMJ Preterm and early keep reading
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Musculoskeletal conditions now second global cause of years lived with disability
MSK conditions now rank as the second leading cause of years lived with a disability, following a rise in these issues since the year 2000 keep reading
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The emotional impact of false positive diagnosis
False positive cancer diagnoses can cost the NHS millions every year and cause a devastating emotional impact False positives in cancer diagnosis cost NHS millions keep reading