Cases of tuberculosis climbed 7% in England last year during pandemic
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCases of tuberculosis rose in England last year for only the second time in a decade, figures revealed today. Read More
Anxiety as Nigeria records 440,000 new TB infections yearly
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are fresh concerns over the high burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the country as the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme…
Microplastics found in human blood for first time
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMicroplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of…
Covid linked to type 2 diabetes in study
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCovid-19 infection appears to be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a study suggests. Read More
High prevalence of cancer among men living with HIV, study shows
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteResearchers have found that there are nearly twice as many men with cancer among men living with HIV (MLWH) compared to men…
'Prolonged Grief Disorder' is now recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a real disorder, opening doors for more funding and research
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Psychiatric Association (APA) now recognized ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ as an official psychiatric ailment, a long sought after change. Read More
How your daily coffee habit boosts your health: The body-benefits of drinking coffee from one cup a day to six
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA strong cup of coffee may be an essential start to your day, but the benefits could go beyond just that pick-me-up…
Genes linked to serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease can now be detected in EMBRYOS, scientists claim
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteGenes linked to a dozen serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be detected in embryos, experts claimed today. …
Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTaking a cocoa pill may reduce the risk of dying from heart or circulatory disease, new research suggests. Read More
Voices: I’m BRCA positive – we need to stop calling it the ‘Angelina Jolie gene’
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen you have a particular illness or condition, you live in two separate worlds. Read More