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AI fails at primary diagnosis more than 80% of the time, study finds

AI language models fail to produce an appropriate early diagnosis more than 80% of the time, suggesting they are not yet safe for unsupervised clinical use, according to a new study.

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Artemis II is back — now NASA probes what space did to their bodies

As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body.

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Genes may explain differences in weight-loss drug efficacy - study

Genetic variations may help explain why patients respond differently to popular weight-loss drugs, according to a new study.

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Never married? You may face a higher cancer risk, study finds

Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found.

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Long COVID remains a burden on health systems and economies, OECD says

The chronic condition could cost OECD countries billions per year, with the total comparable to the annual health budgets of the Netherlands or Spain, a new report shows.

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EU cuts its Global Fund contribution as health aid shrinks worldwide

The European Commission has lowered its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria as donors worldwide scale back contributions to global health aid.

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Pollen season is getting longer. Here’s how to protect yourself

With pollen season starting earlier and lasting longer across Europe, allergy sufferers face a growing annual challenge, but a few small habits can make a difference.

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How to dye and still eat Easter eggs safely

Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them.

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Is all chocolate good for you? This is what the science says

Cacao has been associated with multiple health benefits; however, experts warn that commercial chocolate may not be as good.

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Pesticides linked to higher cancer risk, study finds

Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study.

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How feeling lonely may be impacting your health

Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same, and researchers say addressing that difference can prevent serious health impacts.

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E-cigarettes may help smokers quit better than other methods, study

E-cigarettes are more effective than traditional methods like patches and gum for quitting smoking, according to a new study.

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Eli Lilly bets on AI-powered drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine

Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence.

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Which countries in Europe have legalised euthanasia?

European countries vary widely in their approach to assisted dying, how is euthanasia regulated across Europe?

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How drought is worsening antibiotic resistance

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

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Iran war's environmental toll threatens long-term health, experts say

Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say.

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Italy confirms first European human H9N2 avian flu case

The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent.

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Why the clock going forward may be bad for your health

As Europe’s clocks move forward this Sunday, health experts warn that even a one-hour shift disrupts the body's circadian rhythms.

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Vatican says Catholics may receive animal organ transplants

New guidelines from the Catholic Church outline medical and ethical considerations for animal organ transplants into humans.

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World Tuberculosis Day: 1 out of 5 cases in Europe go undetected

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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