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Stem cell therapies: why they’re expensive, unproven and often dangerous

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Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world, and they...

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The NHS relies on nurses from poorer countries to fill jobs – here’s how to tackle this problem

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DC Studio/ShutterstockRecent media reports have highlighted the issue of nurses coming to the UK to work for the NHS from...

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Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

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Loneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges. An Kirillova/500px Prime via Getty ImagesA national health advisory...

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FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception

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The progestin-only pill Opill could be available in early 2024. Kwangmoozaa/iStock via Getty ImagesOn July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food...

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Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different

July 13, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide...

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The bacteria and microbes in your gut can affect your body and mental health – engineering them promises new forms of treatment. Podcast

July 13, 2023

The human gut is home to communities of microbes, bacteria and fungi. (Shutterstock)The human body is a complex organism, made...

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Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

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Extreme heat can put lives at risk, making accurate forecasts essential for people working outdoors. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesWeather...

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Myths about will power and moral weakness keep people with opioid use disorder from receiving effective medications like methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone

July 13, 2023

A nurse dispenses liquid Methadose, an FDA-approved medication that helps people addicted to opioids. Whitney Hayward/Portland Press Herald via Getty...