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Surgeons perform UK's first ever successful uterus transplant

The patient received the womb from her sister. Both women are in a fit and stable condition following two overlapping 17-hour operations.

23/08/2023

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Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis.

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Romania

West Nile Virus kills three people in one week in Romania

Three people have died after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites in Romania.

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Green News

Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Hundreds of communities across the US were found to have drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS.

18/08/2023

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Analysis of data from more than a million men revealed a strong association between good cardiorespiratory fitness and lower risk of developing cancer.

16/08/2023

Green News

Major win: Young climate activists score historic victory in US court

Young environmental activists have prevailed in a first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana.

15/08/2023

United Kingdom

Migrants moved off Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

It's the latest setback for the controversial barge the UK government hopes will provide an alternative to housing migrants in hotels.

11/08/2023

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Olive oil could reduce risk of dying from dementia, study suggests

In the first study of its kind, scientists found olive oil could reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28 per cent.

11/08/2023

Health news

Scientists close to developing a drug that makes teeth regrow

While we are used to the idea of teeth only growing twice, a new drug could make it possible to grow a third set.

05/08/2023

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How to exercise in a heatwave safely, according to the experts

Working out might be the last thing on your mind during a heatwave. But with a few adjustments, you can still exercise safely when it’s hot out if you want to.

02/08/2023

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Borax challenge: TikTok’s latest life-threatening body cleanse trend

TikTok videos promoting the ingestion of a powdery laundry detergent have gone viral, with users falsely claiming that the substance isn’t toxic.

01/08/2023

Green News

Could widespread wildfires pose a threat to our health?

Fallout from wildfire pollution in southern Europe and America could have an impact for years to come, according to public health specialists.

01/08/2023

Smart Health

Why are Europeans finding it hard to get the new medicines they need?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from patients who are struggling to get hold of the new medicines they desperately need and ask what the EU is doing to address disparities in access and availability across Member States

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Smart Health

How do pharmacists tell patients they don't have the drugs they need?

In partnership with The European Commission

Polish pharmacist Anna Milczarek-Alwaked tells Smart Health about the challenges she faces when key medicines are in short supply.

27/07/2023

Health news

More than 9m people in England to have major illness by 2040 - report

Nineteen of the 20 health conditions studied are projected to increase in prevalence, the report warned.

25/07/2023

Health news

Vaccines led to 84% cut in COVID deaths for cancer patients - study

In a first of its kind study, researchers found the rollout of vaccines led to a huge drop in hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 amid cancer patients.

25/07/2023

Climate

Heat stress: How can we save workers from a ‘silent killer’?

An expert explains what another 1C of warming could mean for people who work outdoors around the world.

24/07/2023

Health news

Long COVID impacts brain function 2 years after infection - study

A UK study found that the impact of long COVID on people’s cognitive functions was equal to ageing them 10 years.

24/07/2023