Excess weight doubles risk of womb cancer

New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer*, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study led by the University of Bristol and published on the 19 April in BMC Medicine**. The study from the University of Bristol is one of the first to find that for every […]

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Excess weight doubles risk of womb cancer

New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer*, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study led by the University of Bristol and published on the 19 April in BMC Medicine**. The study from the University of Bristol is one of the first to find that for every […]

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Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have found a link between bacteria and aggressive forms of prostate cancer. They identified five types of bacteria which were common in urine and tissue samples from men with aggressive prostate cancer. It is hoped that these findings could […]

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Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have found a link between bacteria and aggressive forms of prostate cancer. They identified five types of bacteria which were common in urine and tissue samples from men with aggressive prostate cancer. It is hoped that these findings could […]

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Bring back wartime era ‘national kitchens’

Bring back wartime era, Government-backed ‘British Restaurants’ to feed those in need – and help take the stigma away from using food banks. That’s the view of one respected academic who’s calling on the Conservatives to act now in the face of a ‘national emergency’ when it comes to food poverty. Bryce Evans is Professor […]

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Bring back wartime era ‘national kitchens’

Bring back wartime era, Government-backed ‘British Restaurants’ to feed those in need – and help take the stigma away from using food banks. That’s the view of one respected academic who’s calling on the Conservatives to act now in the face of a ‘national emergency’ when it comes to food poverty. Bryce Evans is Professor […]

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New skin microbiopsy device developed

UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed: A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin cancers and other skin conditions are diagnosed and monitored. The technology was invented by researchers associated with UQ’s Faculty […]

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New skin microbiopsy device developed

UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed: A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin cancers and other skin conditions are diagnosed and monitored. The technology was invented by researchers associated with UQ’s Faculty […]

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Immune discovery could lead to sore throat vaccine

Immune discovery could aid vaccine development for common cause of sore throat. Researchers have made a discovery that could aid in the development of a vaccine for a common cause of children’s sore throats. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), and published in Nature Communications, has identified an immune system signature […]

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Immune discovery could lead to sore throat vaccine

Immune discovery could aid vaccine development for common cause of sore throat. Researchers have made a discovery that could aid in the development of a vaccine for a common cause of children’s sore throats. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), and published in Nature Communications, has identified an immune system signature […]

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