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ESC26: Heart attack reclassification rights gender imbalance

New definitions of myocardial infarction released at ESC 2026 recognise that there are different causes - and could lead to better treatment of women.

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Alzheimer's patients 'not changing brain health behaviours'

Researchers have found that people with early Alzheimer's are not following guidelines for promoting brain health, even if they are on drug therapy.

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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.

ESC26: Heart attack reclassification rights gender imbalance

Alzheimer's patients 'not changing brain health behaviours'

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

CHMP backs Novo's haemophilia A drug Frehemgo

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