Scientists at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh have identified a specific type of cell in
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Half of WHO-recommended policies to reduce chronic diseases are not put into practice
The first analysis of WHO-recommended policies to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs) finds that implementation is slowly improving, but
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In a medical first, a trauma patient was put into a state of suspended animation
New Scientist reports that a team of doctors working at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has, for the
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Lady Gaga's Nude Photo Was Turned Into the Ultimate Self-Care Meme—and It's Going Viral
ICYMI, Lady Gaga is currently killing the self-care game. The "Shallow" singer, 33, has been sharing some of her best self-care moments
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Researchers glean new insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia
Researchers have implicated 10 new genes in the development of schizophrenia using a method called whole exome sequencing, the analysis
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The great impact of mindfulness is making its way into classrooms
What do you think of when you read or hear the word “mindfulness”? Deep breathing? A cross-legged yoga pose? The
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Taking therapy off the couch and into the paddock
I am watching 15-year-old Seamus* step into a small arena and come face to face with a powerful chestnut stallion
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How to stay healthy as flesh-eating bacteria infections move into new, more northern waters
infectious disease expert discusses how to stay healthy as flesh-eating bacteria infections move into new, more northern waters Infections caused
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Research into cannabis dosage for reducing seizures in children with severe epilepsy
Medicinal cannabis oil containing both cannabidiol (CBD) and a small amount of THC (the drug that can cause intoxication) can
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How to think yourself into a fit person
Many of us, aware of the benefits of exercise, try to stick to a routine, only to find our sneakers
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