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Here’s what these brain ‘holes’ and the scans that found them really mean.
When it comes to evacuating tall buildings in a fire, not everyone can take the stairs. Here’s what else high-rises need.
Is vitamin B6 safe? How much is too much? And will I still be able to buy my supplement over the counter?
Trouble sleeping? Feeling irritable or bloated? A new study suggests masturbating might help you through the menopause.
The uncertainty and stigma of living with PFAS pollution can be stressful. Here’s the support communities need.
The death of a 17-year-old community cricket player has raised questions about how well helmets and neck protectors are working.
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
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.
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
The review recommended an independent accreditation body as a priority. But there are notable gaps, including no mention of a national donor register.
No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Here’s what’s behind the latest news.
Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
Pharmacogenomic testing can tell how a drug is likely to work in a certain person. But is it ready for rolling out to the wider population?
The drug may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but it doesn’t improve the symptoms. It’s also incredibly expensive.
Adulterated drugs and a shortage of pill testing services is making it hard for people who use drugs to stay safe. But they’re taking matters into their own hands.
If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90% chance they’ll develop a lifelong infection.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rates have been dropping.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
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