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Olivia Munn recently shared on Instagram that she’d had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer.
Many diseases can alter the quality and appearance of your hair.
Oats have many health benefits – including keeping our bowels regular and healthy.
R intestinalis is one of the gut’s primary producers of butyrate – a source of energy for many of the gut’s cells.
A man from Florida was found to have tapeworm cysts in his brain.
Children are bearing the brunt of austerity. From obesity to infant mortality, child health is affected by sustained under-investment. What can be done to reverse the decline?
A look at the physiology of the older pugilist.
Plenty has been said about the health benefits of fasting, but what about as a religious practice?
Freebirth is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented. Discussions of freebirth often emphasise risk but women are most concerned with maternity services and obstetric violence
AI ghosts, the recreation of digital versions of the dead, may sound like a wonderful idea to those dealing with the pain of loss but this technology could seriously disrupt the grieving process
Putting Finland’s precipitous drop in suicides in context.
A new study suggests that talking speed is a more important indicator of brain health than difficulty finding words.
No one seems to be taught about the function of periods. It’s time to take menstrual literacy seriously.
Inserting objects into the urethra might sound like torture but for some it’s a sexually pleasurable act. Here’s what you need to know about urethral sounding.
‘Tongue scraping’ has long been a part of daily hygiene routines in parts of Europe, India, South America and Africa.
Women’s bodies are sexually objectified no matter what the context – and it’s a serious health issue
We really ought to be sitting less. Seriously.
On the fourth anniversary of the pandemic, a public health researcher offers four principles for a healthier future.
Nutrition plays a very important role in the muscle building process.
The crisis in NHS dentistry is driving increasing numbers abroad for treatment. Here are some of their stories.
Pregabalin is prescribed for a number of conditions – including epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain.
This bacterium has been linked to conditions such as IBS and colon cancer.
Fasting is generally good for your health, but it needs to be done correctly. Ramadan mubarak.
Dogs may be a human’s best friend but there are limits – is face licking one of them?