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A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice

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Obesity is a direct cause of vascular-related dementia, study finds

Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. A recent study found that people with a genetically higher BMI had a substantially increased risk of vascular-related dementia.

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Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap.

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Back pain may steal men’s sleep later in life, new study finds

Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds.

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DIY finger-prick test can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.

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Irregular circadian rhythms may increase risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers found that people with weaker or more irregular internal clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia.

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How brain wiring helps some people switch tasks more quickly

Our brains do not all work at the same speed – new research suggests that part of the difference comes down to how well we juggle fast and slow information.

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This AI study could change how multiple sclerosis is treated

By analysing MRI scans and a simple blood test from hundreds of patients, researchers identified patterns that reveal how aggressively the disease damages the brain.

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Health in 2025: Medical breakthroughs that gave us hope this year

Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances.

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AI note-taking tool slashes doctors’ paperwork time, analysis shows

Clinicians who used the tool said they felt more present during consultations with patients.

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Nitrous oxide may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds

The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.

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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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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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Listening to music most days may lower dementia risks, study suggests

Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.

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Ultra-processed foods fuelling global health crisis, experts warn

Experts have linked high UPF consumption to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death.