Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Anemia symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAnemia is a major health...
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Heatwaves and hot temperatures are hard on the body – but a series of in-built adaptations make it easier to cope
The body is well-equipped to cope with the heat. tommaso79/ ShutterstockRecord-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023....
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COVID mutates rapidly in white-tailed deer, but here’s why we don’t need to worry – for now
Michael Tatman/ShutterstockAt some point during the pandemic, Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, spread from humans to white-tailed deer in...
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Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery
Breast cancer was the most common early-onset cancer in 2019. Juice Flair/ ShutterstockCancer is often thought of as a disease...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media
There are millions of #pcosdiet posts on social media. Krakenimages.com/ ShutterstockPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how...
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When IVF fails it can be devastating – so why do clinics offer so little in the way of support?
Four in every ten people who start IVF treatment in the UK end it without having their child, according to...
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Martha’s rule: second-opinion law can work – but only if organisational shortcomings are addressed
Martha's Rule would empower patients and their families to call for treatment reviews and formal second opinions. gpointstudio/ ShutterstockAs things...
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Secondhand smoke may be a substantial contributor to lead levels found in children and adolescents, new study finds
Childhood exposure to lead can limit cognitive development and cause a drop in IQ. Yamasan/iStock via Getty Images PlusSecondhand smoke...
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Heat pumps will cool your home during the hottest of summers and reduce your global warming impact
Compare cooling efficiency ratings before buying a home heat pump. adventtr/iStock via Getty Images PlusHeat pumps can be used to...
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I ‘self-experimented’ to compare a vegan diet with eating meat – this is what I found out
Three years ago I was briefly dating a primary school teacher who happened to be a part-time animal rights activist....
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