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One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol

A small trial of a cholesterol-lowering treatment based on CRISPR gene editing has produced promising results, but there are questions over safety

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks - will this widen use?

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be rolled out within five years

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Just 3.5 minutes of intense activity a day may keep your heart healthy

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A man with Parkinson’s disease has experienced a substantial improvement to his ability to walk after being fitted with a device that electrically stimulates his spinal cord.

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Parkinson’s spine stimulator allows man to walk 5 kilometres

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Marc can now walk several kilometres without assistance

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Spine stimulator lets man with severe Parkinson's walk without falling

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Tall children may be at greater risk of some forms of heart disease

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Stunning image of how signals move through the heart wins photo prize

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How mental effort can build a cognitive reserve against brain ageing

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

Why does mental effort lead to a more resilient brain that can withstand dementia and decline? We are now discovering the mechanisms behind this cognitive reserve, opening up new ways to boost it

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Cannabis use disorder may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke

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Rare mutation hints gene editing could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

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Pumps that beat like the heart could increase energy efficiency

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Cells from discarded placentas may help to treat heart attacks

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