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Heating oil creates chemicals that are said to be harmful. Here’s how olive oil performs.
The science is still hazy - but our abilities are clearly affected during the recovery period.
A new survey of young autistic people highlights the difficulties they face in accessing mental health services.
More work has been done to understand why people become militant – but here’s what we know about disengaging those who do.
Confidence in sports, exams and other endeavours in life, can be counter-productive.
People suffering from autism could be far more vulnerable to falling under the spell of terror organisations on the look-out for new recruits.
Spaceports will pave the way for spaceplanes, helping scientists access space for medical research.
Two new Cochrane reviews reveal that some interventions to tackle overweight and obesity in children do work, but only in the short term.
Yes, as long as you take the right precautions.
From the shores of India to a gym on the high-street — the evolution of modern yoga.
Virtual reality has been used to treat phobias for many years, but medical researchers have began to discover that it can do so much more than that.
Animals can bring a sense of trust and stability.
You can make a start by doing things badly…
Social media is not a drug. Yes it can have negative effects, but it has positive effects too.
A man in China had 12kg of compacted faeces and a large part of his gut removed by surgeons. The patient was suffering from a rare disorder known as Hirschsprung’s disease.
More reason for a quiet night.
Poverty, insecurity and social isolation have a major impact on public health.
The coroners service in England and Wales is male dominated and male focused.
… and supported by a drone.
The signs of a gambling problem can be hidden from view.
Baby boomers preferred drugs and alcohol, but the younger generation are ruining their health with social media.
There are many obstacles to bringing the power of 21st-century technology to the NHS. But that shouldn’t stop us trying.
What would you prefer: spleen diet, fish custard, or a modern prison meal?
The first case of Zika in India was discovered in November 2016. Why was the public not informed about it?