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A simple supplement may help clear brain fog after cancer
A surprising new study from UCLA suggests that a naturally occurring molecule could help breast cancer survivors overcome the frustrating brain fog and exhaustion that can linger long after treatment
Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study
A massive study of more than 120,000 older adults suggests that common osteoporosis drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by up to 24%. The surprising findings raise the
'My brother died, so I smashed up his TV'
From bereavement to stillbirth, more women are finding release in rage rooms from Bath to Swindon.
Cancer survivor's battle for fertility funding
A woman who survived stage four blood cancer says she no longer has access to fertility treatment.
'Painful condition meant I had to leave my job'
A charity says women should not have to choose between work and health because of endometriosis.
A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes
Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the
What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.
New contract will make it 'easier' to get GP appointments, says health minister
The Department of Health (DoH) said it will give an additional £40m across two years for "improvements in patient access and primary care activity".
Scientists wipe out deadly brain tumors in every mouse tested with new cancer therapy
Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a powerful new cancer therapy that remains inactive until it reaches the brain, where it switches on to attack deadly tumors. The engineered immune cells,
Einstein's equations reveal how gravity could break, reconnect, and release energy
More than a century after Einstein revolutionized our understanding of gravity, scientists have uncovered a surprising new phenomenon hidden within his equations. Researchers at Columbia University an
Female paramedic sustains multiple injuries in hospital assault
The paramedic sustained injuries to the back of her head, neck, face, and hands, during the attack.
A 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut
Scientists have discovered that fasting for just 24 hours increases a beneficial gut bacterium that helps the intestines regenerate after radiation damage. The preclinical findings could pave the way
MIT scientists turn immune cells into cancer killers inside the body
MIT scientists have developed nanoparticles that reprogram immune cells directly inside the body to attack cancer and harmful immune cells, eliminating tumors and reversing liver damage in mouse exper
Low testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer
A major international study tracking more than 26,000 men found that very low testosterone levels were associated with an 18% higher risk of dying from cancer later in life. Surprisingly, testosterone
'Cancer treatment plummeted me into menopause'
Women are calling for more support to deal with menopause caused by their cancer treatment.
Scientists discover hidden brain changes linked to common sleep disorders
Scientists have discovered that sleep disorders are associated with structural changes in brain regions that control attention, decision-making, and emotions, potentially explaining why disrupted slee
Stronger flu shot linked to nearly 55% lower Alzheimer's risk
A surprising new study suggests that a stronger flu shot could offer older adults significantly greater protection against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at UTHealth Houston analyzed nearly 200,000
Scientists discover a hidden warning sign of cannabis addiction
A study of more than 17,700 US adults found that people who use cannabis in multiple forms have dramatically higher rates of daily consumption and addiction symptoms than those who stick primarily to