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Scientists decode the body of a woman who lived to 117: The telomere paradox and the “youthful” gut

Doctors noted that until the final months of her life she maintained good cardiovascular function, mental clarity, and relatively few health problems for her age

Drug-resistant microbes: Alarm over new strain spreading rapidly in Greek hospitals

An ECDC report records the emergence of a new resistant strain in Greece and warns about the spread of microbes threatening hospitals across Europe – The study was based on samples collected in 2019 from 323 hospitals in 36 European countries

Scientists explain why aspirin has the power to help prevent cancer

Growing evidence reveals that aspirin may influence key mechanisms of tumor development, reinforcing its importance in modern preventive medicine

What are the 5 innovative medicines to be launched in Europe

The EMA's Medicines Committee has approved five new medicines for serious diseases with no effective treatments, and recommended extensions of indications for existing medicines

Scientists have created compounds with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties from E.coli bacteria

Previous attempts at microbial production of the key compound, orseline acid, had yielded disappointingly low amounts

How old are your lungs? The simple at-home test that gives the answer

What a new large study reveals about respiratory function over time – How to check your lungs yourself at home

The WHO presented for the first time guidelines on infertility

It is a problem that affects millions of people around the world and has been neglected for too long - "One in six people worldwide will experience infertility in their lifetime"

Does adolescence actually last until 30? A groundbreaking study on the “four seasons” of the brain

Research on thousands of people from infancy to age 90 shows that there are turning points that define our cognitive function and personality

Professor Chrousos to Danikas: “We are built to live 132 years but we don’t make it because of stress”

The professor of Pediatrics, one of the 250 most important clinical researchers in the world, explains what lies behind children’s learning difficulties and describes the golden rule of longevity: “Number 1 is sleep, 2 is diet, 3 is exercise”

One in seven children and adolescents in Europe live with a mental disorder, according to WHO

Girls are disproportionately affected, with one in four teenage girls aged 15-19 years experiencing a mental disorder - Suicide remains the leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years

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