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Research also shows that couples share around 38% of the same microbes in their mouth.
Could cooling the brain reduce the risk of altitude sickness? Scientists are beginning to explore the idea.
Depression affects an estimated 40% of adults with chronic pain.
Scotland’s assisted dying debate focused on safeguards, but for thousands dying in poverty with unmet care needs, the real question goes much deeper.
One dog, one vaccine, one data point. The story of Rosie is fascinating – but it is not yet evidence that AI can beat cancer.
A liquid injected into the heart that sets like a gel could one day prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, animal tests suggest.
It’s estimated that 10% of women worldwide are affected by endometriosis.
Muscle strength is crucial for good health.
A major new study finds people with type 1 diabetes face nearly three times the dementia risk. But lifestyle changes and new treatments offer real hope.
This new type of immunotherapy shows promise for treating different cancers including prostate cancer, leukaemia and lung cancer.
UK children are getting taller. The reason why reveals a troubling story about obesity, inequality and poverty.
A vaccine has existed since 2013. The UK was first to adopt it. But a decade of students never received it – and are now paying the price.
A major study links Wegovy to a rare form of sudden vision loss, and finds men may face three times the risk of women.
Rising heat is making everyday exercise harder, with modelling studies suggesting long-term impacts on activity levels and population health.
Sleeping together can synchronise heart rates and boost intimacy. But if a partner disrupts your sleep, separate beds may protect both health and relationship.
Around 70-80% of women will develop at least one fibroid by the time they’re 50.
Up to 30% of children with juvenile arthritis develop uveitis, an eye inflammation that can damage vision. New research highlights immune cells as treatment targets.
Weight-loss injections like Ozempic may help cancer patients with brain tumours live longer. But experts urge caution before drawing firm conclusions.
A long-term study following girls and young women for nearly two decades shows the HPV vaccine provides strong and lasting protection against cervical cancer.
If you notice a friend exhibiting any concerning signs – especially rapid worsening over hours – take them seriously.
Two people have died in a bacterial meningitis outbreak in the south of England. Here’s what you need to know.
Researchers found taking regular hot baths increased runners’ aerobic fitness without requiring additional mileage or harder workouts.
A compound your body makes after drinking caffeine is now appearing in drinks. But scientists are still studying how safe and effective it really is.
We often think of conversation as effortless. In fact, it’s a finely tuned dance of listening and speaking.