Scientists edit chicken genes to make them resistant to bird flu

Scientists in Britain have used gene-editing techniques to stop bird flu spreading in chicken cells grown in a lab - a key step towards making genetically-altered chickens that could halt a human flu pandemic.

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Why is intermittent fasting so popular?

Intermittent fasting: how does it work and why is it so popular?

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HIMSS Analytics European survey finds low awareness of "clear" blockchain use cases in healthcare

Over 360 eHealth professionals in Europe took part in the survey carried out earlier this year.

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NHS turns to Mumsnet to fill nurse vacancies

Partnership with online parenting chatroom is part of a package of measures to recruit 40,000 more nurses.

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Staying healthy with AXA's new offerings in Germany

Fitness, sport and a healthy lifestyle are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. Health insurers that follow this current development are therefore increasingly relying on prevention services in combination with digital services. 

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Microsoft to showcase ecosystem of partner and cloud solutions for reimagining healthcare

THE ROAD TO HELSINKI: How can health organisations provide patients and staff with actionable insights - at the right place, the right time and under a secure environment? At the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Conference, Microsoft for Healthcare will present its ecosystem of partner and cloud solutions that empower health organisations to reimagine the way they address health challenges.

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Swiss eHealth Summit: "Come with questions, leave with answers"

At the Swiss eHealth Summit this September, Adrian Schmid from eHealth Suisse will be at the Thun Hospital to answer questions about the Electronic Patient Dossier (EPD), the Swiss version of EPRs, in hospital operations. In an interview, he reveals how participants can prepare for the workshop "Next Stop: EPD - The Last Challenges".

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Social prescribing: 'Breaking is the one thing that saved me'

Jamie Berry tried to end his life aged 13, but is now helping teenagers deal with their mental health.

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Therapy in the office: banks take mental health fight in-house

In 'Billions', a U.S. television show set in the world of hedge funds, traders at the fictional Axe Capital regularly attend sessions with an in-house psychiatrist.

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China reports H5N6 bird flu outbreak in Xinjiang

China has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu in Horgos in the far western Xinjiang region.

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'Ford v. Ferrari' Trailer: Get Your First Look at Christian Bale and Matt Damon Taking On 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Lynparza stalls pancreatic cancer in patients with BRCA mutations: study

AstraZeneca and Merck & Co's Lynparza helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who carry BRCA gene mutations go longer without their disease worsening than those who received a placebo, according to data from a late-stage clinical trial presented on Sunday.

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