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RFK Jr. has a dead tapeworm in his brain.
Lassa virus kills about 1% of those who catch it, but if caught early enough, antiviral drugs can prevent serious illness.
People experiencing symptoms such as lethargy, depression and disturbed sleep were once diagnosed with “nostalgia”.
It’s estimated that sex headaches occur in 1-1.6% of the population at some time in their life – but the real figures could be higher as they often go unreported due to stigma around discussing sex
Up to 4,000 patients in England will be offered voxelotor to alleviate sickle cell symptoms.
A 30-minute workout five times a week may be all you need.
AstraZeneca withdrawing it COVID vaccine from the market has nothing to do with blood clots.
New AI-based research suggests chemicals known for their negative health effects are produced in the most popular flavoured vapes. We need for tighter regulation on vapes – fast
Viewers were concerned that the reality TV star struggled to breathe in her ultra-tight corset while posing on the red carpet
There is plenty in the bill to cause concern, says expert in medical law and ethics.
A new type of vaccine using nanotechnology protects against a range of coronaviruses – in mice.
Some people claim that their personality changed after receiving a donor organ. Here’s how it might happen.
Most strains of E coli are actually friendly to our gut.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.
The so-called ‘thumb-palm’ test may tell if you are at risk of a ballooning artery. But the evidence is far from certain.
Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
Actor Jameela Jamil recently revealed that 20 years of dieting had left her with poor bone density.
Protect wildlife to promote better mental health.
In the rest of the UK, a person who causes the loss of pregnancy can be charged with ‘child destruction’.
The science linking obesity to dementia is complicated - here’s why
Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
Although cases have fallen significantly since the global mpox outbreak in 2022, the virus still continues to mutate.
The new generation of artificial sweeteners was meant to be less harmful than the previous generation. A new study suggests they might be just as harmful.
Freezing bread can not only cut down on food waste, it may also have modest benefits for your health.