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Nicotine vapes beat patches and gum for quitting smoking, review finds
A major Cochrane review shows nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for quitting smoking. Smokers using
Belgian salmonella outbreak linked to eggs infects over 300 people
At least 306 people in Belgium have contracted salmonella from eggs produced by Laerco in Geel. The contamination spread to a second henhous
UNICEF: One million Afghan children face life-threatening malnutrition
UNICEF warns that one million Afghan children are facing life-threatening severe acute malnutrition. Hospital admissions for wasting have ri
Centenarians' immune cells offer clues to living past 100
Researchers in Osaka found that supercentenarians have unusually high levels of a rare immune cell. The cells, called CD4 CTLs, may help fig
Eating disorders have distinct genetic roots beyond weight, study finds
New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet reveals distinct genetic markers for anorexia nervosa and binge-eating behavior. The findin
Red Cross warns attacks in DR Congo are undermining Ebola response
The Red Cross reports that attacks on health workers in DR Congo are hampering efforts to contain the largest Ebola outbreak in the country'
Pre-vaccination blood markers may predict immune response strength
A new study finds that patterns of pre-existing antibodies in the blood can predict how strongly someone will respond to a vaccine. Research
Spain sends vaccines to Ceuta after migrant health cases emerge
Spain's health ministry will hold an emergency meeting to coordinate vaccine supplies for Ceuta. Cases of tuberculosis, scabies, and gastroe
New RNA tweak could boost protein output of mRNA therapies
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have shown that a natural RNA modification called ac4C makes ribosomes move faster along mRNA, producing more th
Under Etna's ash: Sicilians face health crisis and endless clean-up
Frequent eruptions blanket Sicilian towns in volcanic ash, aggravating lung conditions and straining health services. Clean-up is slow and c
French authorities warn of 40,000 non-compliant condoms sold online and in stores
France's DGCCRF and health authorities have warned about nearly 40,000 condoms sold online and in shops that lack CE marking. Some products
Europe's mosquito defences lag as West Nile and tiger mosquitoes spread
The ECDC reports 429 locally acquired West Nile cases in nine countries, with transmission peaking. Invasive tiger mosquitoes now thrive in