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Recurrent miscarriage: diabetes drug could lead to new treatment
A drug designed to tackle diabetes could also be repurposed as the first treatment to prevent miscarriage by targeting the lining of the womb itself, according to a clinical trial led by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½.
Commercial weight management groups could support women to manage their weight after giving birth
Women who were overweight at the start of their pregnancy would welcome support after they have given birth in the form of commercial weight management groups, ¹û¶³´«Ã½-led research has found.
European Research Council awards €3.8 million to two ¹û¶³´«Ã½-led projects
Two projects led by ¹û¶³´«Ã½ researchers are to benefit from a share of €600 million funding from the European Union.
Superbugs, stem cells and more at ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s showcase of science
Whether you are fascinated by superbugs, stem cells, or circadian rhythms, a new programme of events from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ will give you the ideal vantage point on biological and medical science.
Domestic abuse survivors twice at risk of long-term illnesses
Female survivors of domestic abuse are at double the risk of developing long-term illnesses that cause widespread bodily pain and extreme tiredness, shows a study by the Universities of ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and Birmingham. Published today (Dec 6th GMT) in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, the research shows that women who have experienced domestic abuse are almost twice as likely to develop fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) than those who have not.
Hidden giant planet revealed around tiny white dwarf star
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he first evidence of a giant planet orbiting a dead white dwarf star has been found in the form of a disc of gas formed from its evaporating atmosphere.