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• New non-invasive prenatal testing technique gives results comparable to invasive methods, with advantages in both safety and cost13 June 2026
  Gothenburg, Sweden: While non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has revolutionised prenatal diagnostics by allowing the detection of a number of genetic problems in a foetus, it is currently limited and thus misses many genetic causes of abnormalities.… Read more: New non-invasive prenatal testing technique gives results comparable to invasive methods, with advantages in both safety and cost
• Weight loss treatments linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancers in people without diabetes8 June 2026
  A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs are associated with a decreased risk of obesity-related cancers. The research found that GLP-1 receptor agonists… Read more: Weight loss treatments linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancers in people without diabetes
• Experts call for women’s heart centres to tackle inequality in diagnosis & care26 May 2026
  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. Women are more likely to have undiagnosed and untreated cardiovascular disease. Dedicated women’s heart centres are needed to improve diagnosis, treatment and care.  Sophia Antipolis, France… Read more: Experts call for women’s heart centres to tackle inequality in diagnosis & care
• Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease21 May 2026
  The study of 112,395 people includes detailed analysis of diet and food ingredients. Researchers found eight preservative food additives linked to high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. The highest risks were in people who ate the… Read more: Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease