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People in ancient times faked illnesses for all sorts of reasons. And in extreme cases, there might be a valid reason to lie.
Belladonna, mandrake and mugwort may be better known for magic than medicine, but these so-called witches’ herbs helped shape modern pharmacology.
In many of Austen’s novels, going out in the rain meant risking illness or death. Was this really the case?
Whether your GP decides to bulk bill all your visits will depend on on these 6 things.
Lifestyle plays a bigger part in cancer risk than genetics.
Friendship. Fitness. Fun. Walking football has it all – at a pace that suits everyone
One night of Halloween treats won’t harm your kids’ health long term. But the sugar and excitement can disrupt their sleep – and yours.
‘Ultra-processed’ has become a moral label, not a scientific one. Research shows why the term could be causing confusion, guilt and misinformation.
A 21-day water fast won’t ‘starve’ cancer or cleanse your body. Here’s why science says it’s not only a myth, but potentially dangerous
Why is your ankle named after a Greek hero and your uterus after a Renaissance anatomist? The answer says as much about power and memory as it does about medicine.
Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or emotion, and it’s often linked to trauma.
The hidden health horrors lurking in your halloween treats
It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek support.
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
We asked five academics with expertise in sexual health, nutrition, psychiatry, bioethics and drug policy. Here’s what they said.
Hangovers trigger higher levels of anxiety, stress, guilt and sadness. Some people easily brush it off, while for others it’s crippling. Here’s why.
Vladimir Putin claims organ transplants could make us live to 150. But even healthy organs fail with time – ageing can’t be fixed with spare parts.
Poor quality contact lenses can cause painful, serious injuries and infections.
A new study shows gluten itself is rarely the cause of gut problems, whatever people think. But symptoms are real. So what’s really going on?
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