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Introducing minimum tumour-free margins in breast cancer surgery may reduce recurrence and improve survival

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Living with two or more health conditions associated with a greater chance of developing dementia later in life

Professor Dame Valerie Beral

Obituary – Professor Dame Valerie Beral, 28 July 1946 – 26 August 2022

Epidemiologist who resolved important questions about women’s health

Oxford Population Health celebrates hat-trick at the Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation & Engagement Awards

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New study shows muscle pain is not due to statins in over 90% of those taking the treatment

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Combination therapy may delay need for heart surgery in people with Marfan syndrome

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Three doses of an mRNA vaccine provide greater protection for pregnant women against moderate to severe COVID-19 infection with the Omicron variant

Oxford University launch new clinical trial to test a treatment for monkeypox

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Born too soon – new study shows how being born early might affect a child’s progress at school

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Study reveals environmental impact of 57,000 multi-ingredient processed foods for the first time

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New project to investigate how food subsidies and taxes could help improve diets

[2 minute read]

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Genetic study provides new evidence that alcohol accelerates biological ageing

[3 minute read]

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New analysis suggests not all diseases are inevitable in old age

[3 minute read]

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New study finds even moderate alcohol consumption may increase brain damage, potentially through iron overload

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Large review of statin clinical trial data could soon end remaining uncertainty on possible statin side effects

New Pandemic Sciences Institute officially launches today

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L to R:Professors Nancy Kass, Joseph Ali, Nelson Sewankambo, Jeffrey Kahn and Michael Parker

Professor Nelson Sewankambo recognised for his outstanding work in global bioethics

From Research to Policy: a masterclass in engaging the UK Parliament with scientific evidence

[3 minute read]

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New study finds that politicians typically enjoy longer lives than general populations

[4 minute read]

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Largest study to date confirms role of two hormones in aggressive prostate cancer risk

[3 minute read]

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