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Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer

Women diagnosed with early breast cancer today are much less likely to die from the disease than 20 years ago

Cancer
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Beacon Therapeutics spun out by Oxford and Syncona raises £96 million for retinal gene therapy

Beacon Therapeutics spun out by Syncona and Oxford raises £96 million for retinal gene therapy

Business
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Genetics
Health
Innovation
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Even moderate drinking linked to a decline in brain health

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases

Health
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Research
Close up of a cancer cell

Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial

Cancer
Genetics
Health
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Stopping smoking

New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health

Health
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Mental health
Research
The safety of GP prescribing in England was not adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

The safety of GP prescribing in England was not adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus
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The Oxford skyline. Image credit: University of Oxford Images / John Cairns Photography

Eight Oxford researchers become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Awards
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A close up of the hands of a black woman or doctor holding those of a white patient in a hospital setting. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Ethnic minority patients yearn for warmth from health care professionals, research finds

Health
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Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people

Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people

Genetics
Health
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Research
Sleeping 2-month-old northern elephant seals on the beach at Año Nuevo State Park, California. Photo by Rachel Holser. NMFS 23188.

Elephant seals drift off to sleep while diving far below the ocean surface

Biology
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Research
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