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When does supporting women who use drugs so they can avoid unplanned pregnancies turn into something more coercive?
Our findings also highlight that hot air hand dryers and cloth roller towels can be a problematic way of drying your hands.
We found that one of the most widely used tests does not come up to scratch.
Socially isolated people have higher levels of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen.
Scientists have developed a new coating for urinary catheters, making them more comfortable and safer to use.
Even though the brain controls virtually everything we do, we often know very little about it.
PODCAST: The third part of a series from The Anthill podcast on how personalised medicine may become in the future.
Cordyceps fungi that turn insects into “zombies” produce a compound that might be useful for treating cancer.
Patients taking antipsychotics aren’t being made aware of the risks or side-effects.
It is now legal in England to isolate people against their wishes to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Physical health conditions and socioeconomic disadvantage are both major reasons for this gap.
The Health of Nations report outlines the UK’s plans for extending the number of years people live in good health.
A review of evidence found that sitting or walking in nature for 10 to 20 minutes could benefits student mental health.
Research shows a wider impact than you might think, including on mental health and pain.
Conspiracy theories bloom in times of uncertainty and foster distrust of medical authorities.
A positive approach to discussing feelings.
Commercially available respirator masks are becoming a popular choice for cyclists and pedestrians wanting to reduce pollution exposure.
If the COVID-19 outbreak becomes a pandemic, there will be many difficult ethical decisions for health services.
PODCAST: The second episode of our series on the personalisation of healthcare focuses on your diet.
A prominent paper on vaping and heart disease has been retracted.
An audio version of an in depth article on the history of Ritalin, and what the future holds for the drug.
A new study aims to understand how thoughts and feelings influence pain.
Knowing what genes cause antibiotic resistance – and where they are in the body – is critical for preventing further antibiotic resistance.
Researchers investigated 212 commercially available infant formula milk products on sale in 11 countries.