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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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Kazakhstan strengthens social protection and public welfare

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Kazakhstan is steadily building one of Central Asia’s most comprehensive social support systems, combining financial assistance, public services, and digital tools to reach citizens at every stage of life.

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What happens to your brain after seven days of meditation?

Scientists noted that the findings show conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and can be harnassed to promote well-being in new ways.

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All you need is broccoli: Ringo Starr shares the secret to anti-ageing

Ringo Starr is about to release his 22nd solo album this month and recently opened up about the secret behind his energy levels...

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New state medical insurance system to reshape healthcare access

The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget. Officials say the changes aim to improve efficiency, expand access and reduce informal payments.

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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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The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent

A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say.

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Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births

A new study found that a chemical that is all around us could have contributed to 2 million preterm births. But not all parts of the world are affected to the same extent.

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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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Stopping smoking: What really works to quit?

From cytisine to psychological paths, via drugs and alternative techniques: what really works to quit smoking and why it is easier to do so today

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Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up

Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital.

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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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Healthcare, Europe 'snatches' Italian nurses before graduation

Nursing Up enquiry: European countries recruit Italian nurses already during their studies. Over 200 million euro a year 'given' abroad while Italy is short of 175,000 professionals