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Medicine, public health, fitness and the science behind them.
Readers respond to Gina Rippon’s criticism of a controversial TV documentary about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Three months ago, at 42, I was diagnosed with attention deficit…
Health & WellnessScientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has…
Health & WellnessThe public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected A fresh outbreak of mpox in Guinea Bissau…
Health & WellnessOver the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home.
Health & WellnessThis illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.
Health & WellnessPeter Franklin was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a heart attack 24 hours after arriving in the Caribbean for his honeymoon
Health & WellnessMum developed sepsis after scan error and now calls for better postnatal care for women.
Health & WellnessIt will the create world's largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve treatment of heavy periods.
Health & WellnessNHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars Complaints about autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
Health & WellnessThere have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
Health & WellnessEven low levels of traffic noise can negate the benefits of listening to natural sounds, researchers say Hearing the trill or whistle of a bird while going about daily life is well known to…
Health & WellnessThey work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
Health & WellnessSadiq Khan’s ultra-low emission zone in London is celebrated by Lorna Henderson, George Coleby and Leonard Neamtu after a study showed its health benefits for children In light of the…
Health & WellnessDoctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.
Health & WellnessDiscussing people’s bodies can be fraught. We asked eating disorder experts how to do so – or not – responsibly In the age of Ozempic and people being open about plastic surgery…
Health & Wellness‘A child isn’t born to commit gun violence,’ Francisco Villarruel says Francisco Villarruel and Gustavo Galvez sat in a park in Los Angeles reminiscing on their first boxing lesson…
Health & WellnessA person’s wish to die can be shaped by whether they have access to proper palliative care – and in England and Wales, too many do not Zubir Ahmed is a transplant surgeon and former Labour…
Health & WellnessMore than half of what Brits eat is ultra-processed. Now we’re a nation of food snobs – with no ingredient safe from judgment Lewis Bassett is a young sociologist and chef who I first…
Health & WellnessPlaying football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least…
Health & WellnessA Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients…
Health & WellnessMost evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
Health & WellnessRise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiums Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a…
Health & WellnessNHS has target of eliminating the cancer by 2040, but up to 4 million eligible women are not up to date with screening Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening…
Health & WellnessNearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
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