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The death of a 17-year-old community cricket player has raised questions about how well helmets and neck protectors are working.
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Chickenpox parties are a thing of the past but the virus is still circulating. Most illness is mild but some people can become seriously ill.
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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.
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Belladonna, mandrake and mugwort may be better known for magic than medicine, but these so-called witches’ herbs helped shape modern pharmacology.
After her mother sends Jane to her neighbour’s house on a horse while it starts to rain, she gets sick and has to stay in that house until her recovery.
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In many of Austen’s novels, going out in the rain meant risking illness or death. Was this really the case?
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Whether your GP decides to bulk bill all your visits will depend on on these 6 things.
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Lifestyle plays a bigger part in cancer risk than genetics.
Walking football is an adaptation of regular football, played primarily by middle-aged and older adults with rule changes to enhance accessibility.
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Friendship. Fitness. Fun. Walking football has it all – at a pace that suits everyone
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One night of Halloween treats won’t harm your kids’ health long term. But the sugar and excitement can disrupt their sleep – and yours.
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‘Ultra-processed’ has become a moral label, not a scientific one. Research shows why the term could be causing confusion, guilt and misinformation.
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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
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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.
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Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or emotion, and it’s often linked to trauma.
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The hidden health horrors lurking in your halloween treats
Coping with mental illness can make starting and completing simple tasks at work more difficult.
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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.
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The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
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We asked five academics with expertise in sexual health, nutrition, psychiatry, bioethics and drug policy. Here’s what they said.
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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.
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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.
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Poor quality contact lenses can cause painful, serious injuries and infections.