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Here’s the real reason you can’t stop sneezing this Christmas

Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.

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Measles cases surge in Europe amid rise in global outbreaks, WHO says

Measles deaths have plummeted worldwide since the turn of the century, but health officials warn that there are troubling signs that it is now resurging.

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Infertility is an ‘overlooked’ public health problem, WHO says

An estimated one in six people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives.

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Love working out? Dirty air means you won’t get full health benefits

The protective benefits of exercise begin to wear off as neighbourhood air pollution levels rise, a study found.

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Scientists identify 168 chemicals that could be toxic for gut health

UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful.

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The cost of celebrity? Famous singers tend to die younger, study finds

On average, famous musicians died aged 75, while their less well-known peers survived until they were 79, a new study finds.

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Severe pollution in Tehran shuts schools, limits traffic

Iran's capital Tehran is battling severe smog, closing schools and keeping public employees at home. Old vehicles and low-quality fuel are major contributors.

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Brain hits ‘adulthood’ at 32 and follows 5 five key phases, study says

Researchers have identified five distinct phases of brain architecture that unfold from infancy to the late 80s.

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Could being impulsive be genetically linked to health conditions?

Genes linked to impulsive behaviours are also tied to mental health, obesity, and other conditions, a new study suggests.

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How does stopping weight loss drugs affect pregnancy?

Researchers said more should be done to weigh the pros and cons of taking weight loss drugs around the time of pregnancy.

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What we know about marijuana addiction and how to spot the red flags

If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags.

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Slovenia rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill patients

The vote's outcome means that the existing law is now suspended.

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HPV vaccine sharply cuts cervical cancer risk, major review finds

Studies show girls vaccinated by age 16 face dramatically lower cervical cancer risk with no major side effects.

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Healthy diet and exercise may cut risky belly fat, UK study finds

Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat.

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Where are Europeans most and least likely to get the flu vaccine?

Immunisation rates were far below target levels in the last flu season, new data shows.

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New flu strain, early spread raises fears of a harsh season in Europe

Health officials urge at-risk people to get vaccinated against influenza ‘without delay’.

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Nine-year-old boy loses fingers in extreme bullying case in Portugal

A nine-year-old Brazilian child had his fingertips severed by classmates in a Portuguese school. Twenty-seven lawyers are now representing him in a case of bullying that prompted wide condemnation in the south European country.

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Eating disorders may raise long-term health risks, study finds

A range of health risks remained elevated both five and 10 years after patients were diagnosed with eating disorders.

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Europe is using AI in health care without enough guardrails, WHO warns

Just four out of 50 surveyed countries have national strategies for AI in health care.

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Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Marburg virus in new outbreak

Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill.