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Dementia breakthrough: Drug reverses Alzheimer’s
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A hormone present in the human body could be used to stop early stage Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks, scientists say. Researchers ...
‘Exercise pill’ can mimic benefits of a workout without needing to go to the gym
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Exercise is vital for building muscle, improving heart health and boosting energy. However, a recent study suggests some of these results can ...
I suffer intensely itchy skin that’s spread from my scalp down my back, face and arms to under my breasts
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WHILE it is a largely preventable condition, around 13.6million of us are at risk of type 2 diabetes. Closely linked to obesity, ...
Everything you can blame on your hormones (including your dad bod)
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You would expect an endocrinologist to focus on hormones, and Dr Max Nieuwdorp’s book is indeed called The Power of Hormones — ...
Whooping cough map shows areas in Merseyside worst affected
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Infections of whooping cough continue to rise with more suspected cases in two weeks than all of last year – and our ...
Vivid nightmares could be early warning sign of lupus, Cambridge University warns
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Horrific nightmares could be an early warning sign of the autoimmune disease lupus, scientists have found. People reported vivid and disturbing dreams ...
Boy 9, died of sepsis days after he was sent home from A&E with suspected flu
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A nine-year-old boy was discharged from the hospital with suspected flu symptoms just days before he tragically passed away from a ruptured ...
Decoding Empathy: Brain Circuit for Recognizing Emotions Identified
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Summary: Researchers identified a brain circuit involved in recognizing emotions in both animals and humans. This circuit connects the prefrontal cortex and ...
Crippling drug side effects forced us to abandon our treatment: From statins to breast cancer medication, thousands are giving up on their prescriptions. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them
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After surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer, Marie Jones was prescribed a daily pill to reduce the chances of the disease returning. ...
The Japanese superfoods you should be eating
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The Japanese diet is often praised for promoting healthy eating and longevity. As Japan is home to some of the world’s longest-living ...
