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Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

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New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure

New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure

Fast care after head injury can dramatically cut risk of developing dementia

Fast care after head injury can dramatically cut risk of developing dementia

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

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First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

The HIV battle is not over, warns creator of It's a Sin

The HIV battle is not over, warns creator of It's a Sin

Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump

Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths

'I thought my painful mouth ulcer was caused by stress... then I discovered I had tongue cancer': This is the sinister ulcer symptom you must get checked out immediately - and the common triggers behind your agonising sores

'I thought my painful mouth ulcer was caused by stress... then I discovered I had tongue cancer': This is the sinister ulcer symptom you must get checked out immediately - and the common triggers behind your agonising sores

RFK Jr. is overhauling the program that helps maintain Americans' access to vaccines

RFK Jr. is overhauling the program that helps maintain Americans' access to vaccines

They snickered at 'Mar-a-Lago face' for years. Now America's elites are BEGGING to look like Melania... but insiders reveal horrific side effects

They snickered at 'Mar-a-Lago face' for years. Now America's elites are BEGGING to look like Melania... but insiders reveal horrific side effects

Dogs for diabetes patients detect deadly blood sugar crashes before medical devices, families claim

Dogs for diabetes patients detect deadly blood sugar crashes before medical devices, families claim

Doctors said our toddler had tonsillitis — she needed emergency brain surgery

Doctors said our toddler had tonsillitis — she needed emergency brain surgery

A breast cancer researcher at Harvard loses 1/3 of her staff amid NIH funding cuts

A breast cancer researcher at Harvard loses 1/3 of her staff amid NIH funding cuts

'I'm a GP - this symptom means you have Covid and not a cold or flu'

'I'm a GP - this symptom means you have Covid and not a cold or flu'

Plastic surgeon reveals the procedure people regret the most... 'I'm so mad I did that'

Plastic surgeon reveals the procedure people regret the most... 'I'm so mad I did that'

Fox News Health Newsletter: Common sleep problem tied to serious brain disorder

Fox News Health Newsletter: Common sleep problem tied to serious brain disorder

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

‘Frustrating’: Veterinarians urge regulatory changes as medicine shortages mount

‘Frustrating’: Veterinarians urge regulatory changes as medicine shortages mount

Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know

Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know

A Different Type of Dementia is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline

A Different Type of Dementia is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline

'Worrying' virus resistant to body's defense system... as experts warn of looming 'pandemic threat'

'Worrying' virus resistant to body's defense system... as experts warn of looming 'pandemic threat'

Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

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Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

A sexually transmitted disease I didn't know I had blinded me... doctors blamed my 'promiscuous' love life

A sexually transmitted disease I didn't know I had blinded me... doctors blamed my 'promiscuous' love life

Dietitian reveals how to really 'undo' a day of bad eating

Dietitian reveals how to really 'undo' a day of bad eating

My watery eyes ruined my life. It's a condition that affects thousands and this is what a top surgeon told me is really to blame, the easy lifestyle tweaks that can help - and when it's time for surgery

My watery eyes ruined my life. It's a condition that affects thousands and this is what a top surgeon told me is really to blame, the easy lifestyle tweaks that can help - and when it's time for surgery

Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer

Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer

Streeting under pressure to defy advisors and launch prostate cancer screening programme for all high-risk men

Streeting under pressure to defy advisors and launch prostate cancer screening programme for all high-risk men

Half taking sertraline, citalopram or fluoxetine see same night symptom

Half taking sertraline, citalopram or fluoxetine see same night symptom

UK Vets Trained to Spot Human Cancer Signs

UK Vets Trained to Spot Human Cancer Signs

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of JFK, says she has a rare terminal cancer

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of JFK, says she has a rare terminal cancer

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

U.S. Introduces New Female Crash-Test Dummy Standards

U.S. Introduces New Female Crash-Test Dummy Standards

Experts discover there are EIGHT different types of long Covid... do you have any of them?

Experts discover there are EIGHT different types of long Covid... do you have any of them?

Mom who vaped because she thought it was cool rushed to hospital after she suddenly couldn't read or speak

Mom who vaped because she thought it was cool rushed to hospital after she suddenly couldn't read or speak

‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies

‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies

NHS prostate cancer warning signs as David Cameron shares diagnosis

NHS prostate cancer warning signs as David Cameron shares diagnosis

Researchers say human hair could soon be key to repairing teeth damaged by cavities

Researchers say human hair could soon be key to repairing teeth damaged by cavities

‘Miracles are real’: Doctor reveals how faith and medicine promote long-term health

‘Miracles are real’: Doctor reveals how faith and medicine promote long-term health

Women are hailing 'miracle cure' for painful UTIs - but NHS is refusing to fund it. Here's how to get hold of it, what it does - and supplements you can take to end the misery

Women are hailing 'miracle cure' for painful UTIs - but NHS is refusing to fund it. Here's how to get hold of it, what it does - and supplements you can take to end the misery

Obesity drugs, so far only available by injection, may soon be in pill form

Obesity drugs, so far only available by injection, may soon be in pill form

Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says

Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says

Physio shares tip to get rid of unsightly neck hump caused by slouching and too much screen time

Physio shares tip to get rid of unsightly neck hump caused by slouching and too much screen time

The brutal truth about female Viagra: The 'little pink pill' offers hope to women with low libido - but here's why some doctors are worried: DR BRAD McKAY

The brutal truth about female Viagra: The 'little pink pill' offers hope to women with low libido - but here's why some doctors are worried: DR BRAD McKAY

Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form

Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form

Slash your cholesterol by a third in just a month... hundreds of thousands are on a new diet that's transforming lives. Here are the exact foods you need to avoid a life on statins: MEIKE LEONARD

Slash your cholesterol by a third in just a month... hundreds of thousands are on a new diet that's transforming lives. Here are the exact foods you need to avoid a life on statins: MEIKE LEONARD

Republicans left the Obamacare cliff to the last minute. Some are regretting it.

Republicans left the Obamacare cliff to the last minute. Some are regretting it.

Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help

Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help

I suppressed my condition – then everything went wrong

I suppressed my condition – then everything went wrong

Got a cold? Pharmacist shares the homemade remedy she swear by, and it costs less than £1 to make

Got a cold? Pharmacist shares the homemade remedy she swear by, and it costs less than £1 to make

My pupils were afraid to raise their hands – I had to act

My pupils were afraid to raise their hands – I had to act

Man walks 50,000 steps, does 50km hike and burns 5,000 calories to see which is hardest

Man walks 50,000 steps, does 50km hike and burns 5,000 calories to see which is hardest

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life'

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life'

Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of 'we mode'

Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of 'we mode'

Sleep warning as doctor says 'don't' lie in this position - it could be painful

Sleep warning as doctor says 'don't' lie in this position - it could be painful

Blue Badge three-month notice to all disabled drivers and passengers

Blue Badge three-month notice to all disabled drivers and passengers

The morning habit that will boost your brain, make you more productive and even land you a promotion

The morning habit that will boost your brain, make you more productive and even land you a promotion

JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

'Clogged drains' symptom may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease

'Clogged drains' symptom may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease

Record breaker launches charity to support children left alone in hospital

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Record breaker launches charity to support children left alone in hospital

A daily probiotic can help cut the risk of gut damage from antidepressants

A daily probiotic can help cut the risk of gut damage from antidepressants