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Increased social media use linked to a decline in teenage drinking
A new report by British think tank Demos has shown that the rates of teenage alcohol consumption in the UK have declined over the...
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Ultrasounds could help speed healing of chronic wounds
Scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Bristol have discovered that ultrasounds could reduce the time it takes for wounds to heal. Over...
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Experts warn that symptom checkers may not be accurate
Research led by Harvard University has revealed that one in eight emergencies are missed by online symptom checkers such as NHS Choices. The study, published...
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Ground-breaking new breath test for stomach cancer being researched
A new breath test designed to diagnose two deadly types of cancers has been developed by scientists from three major London hospitals. The test, which...
