Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
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NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer
Hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer are to be offered a new immunotherapy on the NHS, which could help more women survive and stay…
Using Phone Apps to Track Symptoms
It is easy to forget how much of an impact the smartphone has had on our daily lives and our society. About 91% of Americans…
Lives at risk in DR Congo as Ebola outbreak continues to outpace response
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread faster than aid efforts can keep pace, despite significant gains in…
Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
Ebola in DR Congo: first month of outbreak sees record number of cases – UN humanitarians
Ebola has been spreading at unprecedented speed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing risk and fear into people’s daily lives, UN…
First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is “absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don’t do the trial than if we do.”
Rewiring the life sciences: why foundations come first for AI in science
AI could transform cancer research, but the science will only deliver if we get the foundations right first – learn how we can ensure just…
Data science: new data strategy hails exciting future
As CRUK launch their new Data Science in Cancer Research strategy, Melissa Lewis-Brown talks about the importance of AI and data science for researchers
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