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One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol

A small trial of a cholesterol-lowering treatment based on CRISPR gene editing has produced promising results, but there are questions over safety

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks - will this widen use?

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be rolled out within five years

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Just 3.5 minutes of intense activity a day may keep your heart healthy

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A man with Parkinson’s disease has experienced a substantial improvement to his ability to walk after being fitted with a device that electrically stimulates his spinal cord.

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Parkinson’s spine stimulator allows man to walk 5 kilometres

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Marc can now walk several kilometres without assistance

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Spine stimulator lets man with severe Parkinson's walk without falling

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Tall children may be at greater risk of some forms of heart disease

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Neuron system hologram - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell network on black background. Hologram view interconnected neurons cells with electrical pulses. Conceptual medical image. Glowing synapse. Healthcare concept.

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How mental effort can build a cognitive reserve against brain ageing

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

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Scientist examining DNA results on a screen

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Rare mutation hints gene editing could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Two people with a mutant version of a gene variant – APOE4 – linked to Alzheimer’s showed no signs of dementia, indicating that gene editing to mimic the effect may work against the condition

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Blood test could tell if a fever is due to infection or other diseases

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Gene variant that raises Alzheimer's risk may boost fertility in women

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Why consumer tests for risk of Alzheimer’s have potential downsides

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Loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's in at-risk people

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