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How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness
Research suggests childhood trauma has a big part to play in obesity. Ken stocker/ShutterstockPeople with a serious mental illness (SMI),...
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As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults
Symptoms of heatstroke include a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion and nausea. milan2099/E+ via Getty ImagesBecause of climate change, summers are...
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Is the ‘barefoot-boy summer’ trend bad for your feet? Experts explain
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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