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Digital devices may help ward off cognitive decline in older people

Using smartphones, computers and the internet seems to slow cognitive decline in people aged over 50

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Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria releasing DNA (blue) with antibiotic resistance genes (yellow)

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Drug-resistant gonorrhoea could be treated with a UTI antibiotic

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The evolution of easier births means slower walking and pelvis issues

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What a medical professional sees when they oversee the procedure via a livestream

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World’s first baby born by IVF done almost entirely by a machine

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Doctors need to listen to the evidence about bed rest in pregnancy

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The new AILIS machine tests for breast cancer detection during a clinical trial in Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2024. AILIS is an innovative approach to breast cancer detection, developed by Michal Matuszewski. It uses Parametric Dynamic Imaging (PDI) and artificial intelligence to distinguish areas of increased activity from normal tissue, enabling the identification of cancerous lesions. Clinical trials currently take place in collaboration with the National Oncology Institute in Krakow. Upon successful results, the technology is expected to enter the Polish market first, followed by expansion into Europe. Poland has the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the EU, with early-stage detection standing at only 41%. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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A political take on cancer provides a tough but much-needed analysis

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Obstetrician gynaecologist taking blood sample from pregnant woman

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Blood test suggests preeclampsia risk using RNA

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Experimental medication helps treat cocaine addiction

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We’re finally uncovering fibre’s remarkable benefits for body and mind

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Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could significantly cut dementia risk

Dozens of trials testing GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, the medicine in Ozempic and Wegovy, against a placebo suggest that they really could protect against dementia

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Common artificial sweetener makes you three times hungrier than sugar

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Ozempic weight loss is deemed less praiseworthy than lifestyle changes

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A moving story reveals hidden human cost of drug trials

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Weekend workouts can be as valuable as exercising throughout the week

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