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AI could help make bioweapons that spark pandemics, tech experts warn

Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said.

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IOC-backed guidelines demand safe environments for women in sport

Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.

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How to keep healthy through the holiday season, according to experts

As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.

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Obesity may speed the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists say

A small study indicates regular blood tests could be a useful addition to brain scans that track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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WHO advises weight loss drugs and healthy lifestyles to treat obesity

The global health body issued its first guidance on the use of blockbuster weight loss drugs.

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World AIDS Day: Timeline of the global fight against HIV and AIDS

An estimated 40.8 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and it killed about 630,000 people last year.

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Two out of three Germans are stressed by thoughts of war, report shows

Although around 66 per cent of Germans feel the world is faster, more connected, respondents also find it more stressful than it used to be, particularly with the thoughts of war, the TK Stress Report shows.

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How vaccines against a common virus may help prevent childhood asthma

Scientists said newborns who had severe RSV infections were more likely to develop asthma in childhood.

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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.