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Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image
Dagerotip/ShutterstockFor many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment”...
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Alzheimer’s disease blood tests: here’s what they look for, and what they can tell you about your risk
Blood tests would offer a faster, less invasive way of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. angellodeco/ ShutterstockDespite affecting 55 million people worldwide,...
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Breast cancer: new study reveals real risk of the disease if you have genetic mutation
There are numerous consumer tests available that look for BRCA gene mutations. Photoroyalty/ ShutterstockIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an...
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Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise
Deep brain stimulation can alleviate treatment-resistant depression for some patients. PM Images/Digital Vision via Getty ImagesIt can be challenging to...
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Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortes/Moment via Getty ImagesFrom the...
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There has been an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala, India. Five people have caught the virus, two...
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Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women – our latest research brings us closer to better treating it
A lack of understanding about chronic pelvic pain has left women with limited treatment options. Studio Romantic/ ShutterstockChronic pelvic pain...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and gut health: what you need to know
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects around 8% to 13% of women during their reproductive years. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles,...
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Bill C-22 will provide income security to Canadians with disabilities, but it needs to be done right
Bill C-22 is designed to fill a significant income security gap that leaves one in four adults with disabilities living...
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Anxiety and stress really can be lowered through colouring – here’s what our research has found
Colouring works in a similar way as mindfulness by helping people stay focused on the present moment. Jacob Lund/ ShutterstockWhen...
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