Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized
Even though chronic pain is recognized by scientists as a disease in its own right, it remains largely under-recognized, under-diagnosed...
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COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas
Krakenimages.com/ShutterstockThere’s a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, “defanged”, thanks to vaccines...
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Four ways to avoid gaining weight over the festive period – but also why you shouldn’t fret about it too much
Africa Studio/ShutterstockThis holiday season, as COVID restrictions have eased around the world, we have the chance to break bread together...
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Seldom has the state of the NHS workforce been more in the public consciousness. A global survey of nurses undertaken...
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Looking forward into the past: Lessons for the future of Medicare on its 60th anniversary
Former Saskatchewan Premier and national New Democratic Party leader T.C. (Tommy) Douglas in 1965. Douglas was instrumental in the creation...
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Cluster headache may be more common in men, but it’s worse for women – new research
Our study found that women were more likely to suffer from daily headache attacks compared to men. fizkes/ ShutterstockCluster headache...
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Lecanemab: Experimental drug is a ray of hope for Alzheimer’s disease
Lecanemab is an antibody that attaches to beta-amyloid proteins accumulated in the brain and allows the immune system to get...
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Celine Dion’s diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind it
Celine Dion, performing in London on July 5, 2019. Since her diagnosis, she has rescheduled her tour dates. Brian Rasic/WireImage...
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COVID drugs: the UK’s treatment and prevention options and how vulnerable people are being forgotten
In February 2022, the UK government abandoned its remaining pandemic restrictions in favour of “living with COVID”. This approach relies...
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Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits
Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockFor many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s...
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