Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has begun offering individuals with Jewish ancestry swabs to check for mutations in their BRCA genes, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer, The Independent reported on Thursday.
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New breakthrough could solve antibiotic resistance crisis
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals how bacterial defense mechanisms could be neutralized during genetic material exchange, potentially enabling scientists to solve the crisis of bacteria becoming resistant to…
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Can Cayaba Care Light The Path To Maternal Health Equity?
A pregnant African-American woman with her doula or birth support coach. The expectant mother, who … [+]
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Dealmaking And Uncertainty At The J.P. Morgan Conference
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we report from the scene of the year’s biggest healthcare conference, look at the vaccine pipeline for norovirus, explore the health impacts of California’s wildfires and more To get it in your inbox,…
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What Is Marburg Virus? Eight Killed In Suspected Outbreak In Tanzania
Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the Marburg virus. Marburg virus, first recognized in … [+]
Eight people have been…
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Lethal snake venom may be countered by new AI-designed proteins
The current way to produce antivenoms is antiquated. Experiments in mice suggest that an artificial intelligence approach could save time and money.
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New study shows more women in the UK are staying away from the Pill
New research published in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health reported a shift in contraception use from traditional hormonal contraceptives, such as the Pill, to fertility awareness-based methods, also known as natural contraceptive methods,…
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UCL study finds living near an airport could damage your heart
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found health risks associated with aircraft noise, particularly for those living near major airports. The research suggests that aircraft noise negatively affects health, especially at…
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