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What is PCDH19 epilepsy? Six-year-old boy needs cannabis to treat rare form of seizure

Alfie Dingley's mother from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, has urged the NHS to give her son cannabis to treat the rare condition.

Feb 18, 2018

By Karen Noronha

Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing? Dentists give the definitive answer

Twitter users divided into several factions over the topic.

Feb 18, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Were US diplomats' brain problems caused by Cuban sonic weapons? Experts are doubtful

A new American report claims the individuals were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain damage between November 2016 and August 2017.

Feb 17, 2018

By Lara Rebello

'The closest we've gotten to a fountain of youth'

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide: these three words could hold the secret to age-defying medicine

Feb 16, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Mildly stressed fathers can damage the brain development of their children in the womb

The influence of a father's environment on the development of his child is not as well understood as that of a mother's.

Feb 16, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

Sexual health Pregnancy

What is Taenia solium? Florida man contracts brain-eating tapeworm that almost leaves him blind

Taenia solium is commonly known as pork tapeworm, which can be contracted while eating raw or undercooked pork.

Feb 16, 2018

By Divya Kishore

What are 'ultra-processed' foods and do they cause cancer?

A new study has found a link between cancer and food items such as packaged bread and chicken nuggets.

Feb 15, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Cancer

Dechox: British Heart Foundation challenges public to give up chocolate for a month

Dechox is the new campaign urging you to give up your favourite sweet treat.

Feb 15, 2018

By Ruchira Sharma

Grieving mother uses dead son's sperm to give birth to grandchildren

Rajshree Patil's son was pursuing engineering in Germany when he was diagnosed with a stage IV cancer in the brain.

Feb 15, 2018

By Divya Kishore

Having too much money can make you unhappy, study finds

When it comes to how much money an individual earns, there may be an optimal amount that will make you happy.

Feb 14, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

New hope for herpes sufferers as scientists discover 'novel' drug

A team of experts found a new class of drugs that could offer alternative treatment to ocular herpes, and even extend to other types of herpes, including mouth and genital cases.

Feb 14, 2018

By Claire Toureille

What are PFASs and is your non-stick pan making you fat?

A new study suggests that chemicals found on the lining of pans could affect how the body metabolises food.

Feb 14, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Half of people over 65 think they're not getting enough sex

52% of people 65 or older think they're not getting enough sex. However, with age, people tend to value friendship over romance.

Feb 14, 2018

By Claire Toureille

Transgender woman becomes first to breastfeed her baby despite not giving birth

The woman received hormone replacement therapy and was put on a breast pumping regimen in order to facilitate milk production.

Feb 14, 2018

By Lara Rebello

There are (at least) 14 different kinds of love described in the world's languages

"Untranslatable words help us understand the bountiful variety of emotions and bonds that are in English subsumed within the one word 'love'".

Feb 14, 2018

Anthropology

Who's your ideal mate? Your 'first love' may have something to do with it

Studies have shown that early experiences play an important role in who we choose as a sexual partner.

Feb 13, 2018

Psychologists reveal the key factors to reveal if your spouse will cheat on you

Surprisingly, individuals in couples with a satisfactory sex lives were more likely to cheat on their partners.

Feb 13, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

International Condom Day: Common myths that need to be busted

The day is promoted by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV through safe sex practices.

Feb 13, 2018

By Karen Noronha

World first: Woman in North America infected with eye worm that only attacks cattle

Twenty Thelazia gulosa worms extracted from Mary's eyes over 20 days. Experts think cattle parasite picked up from Oregon ranch.

Feb 12, 2018

By Claire Toureille

What is Hashimoto's? Gigi Hadid slams body shamers after disease caused her to lose weight

Model Gigi Hadid has spoken out about how Hashimoto's disease has changed her body.

Feb 12, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

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