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BSE and vCJD

Obstetrician gynaecologist taking blood sample from pregnant woman

Health

Blood test suggests preeclampsia risk using RNA

A blood test can accurately determine whether someone without known risk factors for preeclampsia may be at risk of developing the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition

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Cocaine drug crystals.

Health

Experimental medication helps treat cocaine addiction

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Health

Pregnancy’s lasting effects on different parts of the body revealed

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Colorectal cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancer cells from the human colon (large intestine). Cancer of the colon is also known as colorectal cancer. Symptoms include rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. Treatment is with surgery to remove the affected area. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the Western world. Magnification: x 3000 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

Health

Health scares for a new generation must be tackled with solid science

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Male chimpanzees embracing

Life

Chimps and bonobos relieve social tension by rubbing their genitals

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The alarming rise of colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50

Health

The alarming rise of colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50

Features

Health

Why the world’s longevity hotspots may not be all they seem

Features

Health

USAID funding freeze devastates reproductive healthcare worldwide

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Environment

Oil firms' plans for net-zero oil extraction labelled as 'PR spiel'

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various white pills

Health

Using common painkiller in pregnancy might raise ADHD risk in children

Children may have a higher risk of developing ADHD if their mothers used paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen – during pregnancy, adding weight to the contested link between the painkiller and fetal brain development

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Health

Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake

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Life

Humpback whale songs have patterns that resemble human language

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Health

Laughing gas could be picked up by a breathalyser

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Life

Bonobos can tell when they know something you don't

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