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Jul 2026
BCU expert reveals why exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing menopause
Exercise is one of the most effective and underused tools to help navigate the menopause, according to a Birmingham City University (BCU) expert.
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Jul 2026
WHO launches PARTNERS clinical trial for Bundibugyo virus treatments
In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the PARTNERS clinical trial has opened enrolment today for patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Jul 2026
WHO lists first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL).
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Jul 2026
Racial disparities in hypertension onset among women
The study highlights that Black women develop hypertension almost a decade earlier than White women, calling for targeted interventions to reduce disparities.
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Jul 2026
Can ibuprofen improve drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment?
While ibuprofen reduced inflammatory markers in drug-resistant TB patients, it did not enhance treatment outcomes, indicating the need for further research.
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Jul 2026
How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows
Gary Stimson of LabVantage explains how agentic AI and CORTEX support connected laboratory workflows, from UI guidance to autonomous agents.
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Jul 2026
Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates
A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs, quitting remains one of the most difficult changes many people will ever attempt.
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Jul 2026
Overlooked parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk
New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic illness, HIV and cervical cancer.
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Jul 2026
Scent-enhanced virtual reality eased negative emotions after use
Integrating scents into virtual reality may reduce negative emotions in isolated environments, but more research is needed for sustained psychological benefits.
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Jul 2026
Reduced sunshine linked to higher demand for mental health care
The study highlights the relationship between weather and mental health care use, suggesting routine weather patterns could forecast service demand effectively.
