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Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.
Infectious disease outbreaks are on the rise worldwide. A new analysis finds human actions, from deforestation to climate change, are partly responsible.
What's the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don't actually like eating it? Mykyta Osadchyi dives in.
Attachment theory is gaining prominence in the health care field. Increasing evidence links attachment style to health and illness. To boost your daily well-being, sustain a secure attachment style.
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.
The company Grail says its Galleri blood test can detect up to 50 forms of cancer. An independent panel of experts weighed the evidence and decided to cautiously recommend it for FDA approval.
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Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Olivia Dews and sister Charlotte Casey have a life limiting neurological condition.
A new study finds that consumer-grade fitness wearables are generally inaccurate when calculating calories burned. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the study's lead author Jason Kostrna.
Rob Nunnery, a pro pickleball player with Crohn’s disease and a social media ambassador for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, shares how he coped when severe chronic pain threatened his career.
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.
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The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.
A record-breaking summer for foodborne illness prompted more consumers to grow produce at home. But experts say it's the farming practices, not size, that matters for food safety.
As people get older, their sleep often changes. They may wake more during the night, sleep less deeply or feel tired during the day. However, some sleep problems are not simply a normal part of aging ...
A wearable patch you put on at night could be the solution to daytime stress, without any invasive surgeries or medications necessary.
In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea.
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
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New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents.
The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to powerful federal task force that plays a key role in determining the kind of preventive case people get. In a major departure, the new members of the U.S…