If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus never fully leaves your body. Years later, it can reappear as shingles. Here’s what causes it — and what doesn’t.
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Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis, and what to do about this common type of gum disease.
Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
Ancient writers, especially physicians, had plenty to say about genitals and their care.
Stories of big babies might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?
Diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome currently relies on sometimes controversial diagnostic criteria – and can take years.
Globally, osteoarthritis affects nearly 600 million people. Yet fewer than 50% are offered the one proven treatment: exercise.
Homelessness is solvable through affordable and supportive housing. Hospitals should be part of the solution.
The way someone forms emotional bonds with their caregivers as a child can increase the risk they’ll be violent to a partner later in life. But other factors play an important role.
By August,15.8% of children aged under five were suffering from acute malnutrition.
An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn’t such a great idea.
We can’t prevent violence against women and children without tackling men’s heavy alcohol use.
Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower recovery.
One type of sweat tends to smell more than the other, and it might not be the one you think.
Modern life bombards our brains with stimulation, through scrolling feeds, video games, email pings and sugary snacks. Can going without for 24 hours help?
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.
Here’s what’s really going on while you’re in the waiting room.
Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
Sleeplessness, anxiety and invisible care work show why extreme heat is a public-health emergency.
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