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NICE breast cancer criteria missing patients, claims study

NICE's criteria to decide who is referred for further breast cancer risk assessment miss up to 95% of younger women who go on to develop the disease.

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HIV resurgence looming as international aid declines

More than 3m people worldwide could be infected with HIV by the end of the decade following a steep fall in international aid funding, says UNAIDS.

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Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

People who have a heart attack are more likely to have microplastics in their blood, adding to evidence that plastic pollution may be a health issue.

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EU warns of brain tumour risk with some contraceptives

EU pharmaceutical safety advisers have said that commonly used contraceptives may carry a small risk of a type of brain cancer with prolonged use.

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Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy praises cancer charity campaign

Sir Chris Hoy has said he is proud of participants in the Tour de 4 cycling event he set up last year to change perceptions of stage 4 cancer.

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Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented, says study

A study has found that nearly half of all cases of dementia are avoidable with lifestyle changes, but current education campaigns have limited effect.

NICE breast cancer criteria missing patients, claims study

HIV resurgence looming as international aid declines

Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

EU warns of brain tumour risk with some contraceptives

Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy praises cancer charity campaign

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented, says study

TransThera's resistant biliary cancer drug cleared in China

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