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Number of people with autism worldwide almost double previous estimate

One in 127 people, representing 61.8 million people globally, is on the autism spectrum, according to a new study.

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Journal retracts COVID study in favour of using hydroxychloroquine

A scientific study on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been retracted.

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Disney princesses: The hidden health risks behind a happily ever after

Trauma, rabies and alopecia – Disney princesses also get sick, and behind happy endings hides serious health problems. Putting aside the impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, researches from the Netherlands have authored a satirical but scientifically-grounded study...

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Patients tired of waiting for human transplants line up for pig organs

None of the first four organ recipients survived more than two months, but researchers believe gene-edited pig organs could help address the US's shortage.

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Depressed women may be more likely to suffer from period pain

Researchers used genetic analysis and found that depression could be a causal factor for period pain.

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New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

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Common drug could be ‘game-changer’ for asthma, COPD patients - study

The study authors said the results could lead to an update in how the lung conditions are managed.

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Trump taps professor and lockdown sceptic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

Bhattacharya said he wants to reform the US medical research agency and restore public trust in scientific institutions.

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Lithuania: Investing in emotional intelligence to tackle burnout

In partnership with the European Commission

Mental and emotional stress in the workplace can take a heavy toll on individual employees. It also has a financial impact on companies. Investing in resources to tackle burnout can benefit employers and their staff.

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Innovating for impact: Shaping the future of rare disease treatment

In partnership with Rare Disease Moonshot

Watch the highlights of our live debate in the video above to learn more about what needs to be done to accelerate research on rare diseases and development of treatments. You can also watch the full replay in the video below.

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Cell therapy shows promise in treating deadly childhood brain cancer

A clinical trial showed CAR-T cell therapy may shrink aggressive brain and spinal cord tumours in young patients.

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UK scientists testing chemical in red grapes to prevent bowel cancer

Bowel cancer kills about 161,000 people in Europe every year.

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UK patients start promising lupus treatment in new trial

European patients had previously seen an improvement in their lupus symptoms after the therapy was tested in an earlier trial.

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'Forever chemicals' linked to gut and kidney damage in young adults

A new study found that “forever chemicals” could lead to kidney damage in young adults through dysregulations of their gut microbiome.

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Researchers say digital avatars may help patients who hear voices

Twelve sessions of therapy using a digital avatar managed to decrease the frequency of auditory hallucinations that patients suffered from.

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Suicides peak on New Year’s Day and Mondays, global analysis shows

While New Year’s Day was a high-risk day across the world, the findings were less consistent about Christmas.

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Long-lost Bram Stoker story to be unveiled at Dublin festival

The forgotten short story was recently discovered and will be read to the public for the first time this weekend at the Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival.

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UK testing 'world first' vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus

The late-stage trial will recruit about 25,000 people around the world to test the new vaccine from Moderna.

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Teens on anti-obesity drugs less likely to consider or attempt suicide

Researchers said the drugs don’t appear to raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for young people but also urged caution in interpreting the results.

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What causes female hair loss and why is it still so misunderstood?

One-third of women will experience some form of hair loss in their lives, yet it remains a complex and under-researched diagnosis that leaves many women struggling psychologically.