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Heart & Circulation
The current shingles vaccine appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to scientists who say it could…
Mind & Brain
Complaints about autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services in England have more than tripled in five years, official figures show, with…
Heart & Circulation
It is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in Germany: statins lower LDL cholesterol and are considered standard therapy for preventing…
Women's & Family Health
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be offered free home testing kits on the NHS. The…
Diabetes & Metabolic
In chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (CED), an inflammation remains in the intestinal mucosa, even though the immune system tries to bring it…
Women's & Family Health
Age is the main risk factor for miscarriage, according to a study. The probability that a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage among…
Mind & Brain
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the…
Heart & Circulation
As is customary, the 2026 European Society of Cardiology Congress will bring news; however, the Hot Line sessions are probably the most…