Medical research
- Europe
Obese children diagnosed with cancer may face higher risk of death
In two cancerous conditions, obesity was strongly linked to poorer outcomes such as relapse or death. ADVERTISEMENT Children with obesity…
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Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for depression
The research was the largest and most diverse study into depression. ADVERTISEMENT Nearly 300 new genetic variants have been linked…
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High BMI isn’t enough to diagnose obesity, global expert panel says
The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. ADVERTISEMENT The way obesity…
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Third patient gets brain chip from Musk’s Neuralink. How does it work?
Neuralink is one of many organisations working on brain-computer connections, including rival start-ups in Europe. This is how a brain…
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2024 in review: What were this year’s biggest medical breakthroughs?
Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances and the key areas of health that were the…
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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. ADVERTISEMENT…
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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A scientific study on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been retracted. ADVERTISEMENT A study on the use…
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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…
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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…
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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. ADVERTISEMENT Depression may be…
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