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The rise of 'political depression' - could Donald Trump and Brexit trigger mental illness?
Politically seismic events have left many of us with a feeling of despair.
Do men sweat more than women?
A study has found that it is morphology, not sex, that mediates differences in sweating.
European colonisation of Americas infected native people with vicious stomach-ulcer bacteria
The spread of new strains of H. pylori to the Americas may be behind high mortality rates of stomach cancer in the region today.
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Andrew Wakefield, vaccines and autism: Everything you need to know about Vaxxed
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Cocaine addiction creates a build-up of iron in the brain
The findings open up new avenues for research into cocaine addiction treatments.
High-mercury seafood like swordfish linked to incurable ALS
People who consumed the most high-mercury fish were twice as likely to have ALS.
Politicians should not fight to keep 'unsafe' NHS services open says think tank
The King's Fund says MPs need to make tough choices.
Potent compound in snail venom could be painkiller to end opioid epidemic
The compound targets a different pain pathway in the body than that of opioids.
Same-sex marriage legalisation in US states linked to 7% fall in teenage suicide attempts
The drop in suicide attempts affected lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual teenagers.
How the brain remembers experiences of fear
Scientists have found that neurons known as place cells are key to retrieving fear memories.
Why are people left or right-handed? Mystery deepens as brain not the source of asymmetry
Left or right-handedness may arise in the spinal cord and not the brain.
Do human-pig hybrids make you feel uncomfortable? Moral superiority may be to blame
Human-animal chimeras could revolutionise medicine, but the thought of it makes us feel nauseous.
Children of alcoholics call helpline asking for Disney bedtime stories to 'keep hope alive'
Caroline Flint MP spoke about the 'secrecy and shame' of having an alcoholic mother.
The most dangerous animals in the world to humans
Here are the five animals that kill the most humans – and sharks are not one of them.
Why am I so tired?
Do you really need eight hours sleep? Everything you need to know about sleep.
30,000 excess deaths linked to NHS and social care cuts
Death rates in 2015 were higher than previous years, with a larger than usual spike in January.
Apple and Amazon accused of 'unethical' sale of anti-vaccination film Vaxxed
Vaxxed, the film by discredited doctor Andrew Wakefield, is now on sale in the UK.
Emotions are generated by the conscious brain, not the subconscious
A new theory of emotion overturns established view of where feelings arise in the brain.
ANTibiotic: Bacteria from African ant used to create MRSA-killing drug
African fungus-growing plant-ant used to produce new antibiotic that is potent against superbugs.
Why vitamin D won't stop you catching a cold
Popping vitamin D pills won't prevent a stuffy nose and sore throat.
UK receives 'final warning' over air pollution limits from EU
The government has two months to act or face court proceedings.
Nodding Syndrome: Parasitic worm found to trigger mysterious, incurable and fatal disease
Nodding Syndrome was first documented in Tanzania in the 1960s and until now, no cause had ever been identified.
Malaria vaccine with chemically weakened parasite cells shows full protection at 10 weeks
In a trial, recipients of the highest dose of PfSPZ-CVac developed full immunity.
Heading a football can cause dementia
New study suggests repeated head trauma from heading a football can cause Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
Mental health experts warn Trump's 'grave emotional instability' renders him unfit for presidency
Senior psychiatrists and psychologists write concerned joint letter to New York Times.
Doctors' union warns the NHS is at 'breaking point' and needs £9.5bn to survive
The British Medical Association chief says billions are needed for 'high risk' maintenance.
Genetically engineered 'mutant mice' created by scientists to combat cocaine addiction
Research findings could help develop new treatments to help users kick serious drug habits.
Sierra Leone: Ebola 'superspreaders' accounted for over 60% of cases
Understanding people and contexts which increase the risk of superspreading could help contain future epidemics.
Cannibal Neanderthals: Did eating brains help push them to extinction?
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History explores extinction theory of modern humanity's ancestor.
What is Shigellosis? Symptoms and treatment of winter vomiting bug spreading across UK
An outbreak of a winter vomiting bug has struck down children in schools.
Pharmacist dispensed methadone to a 9-year-old after mix-up with antibiotics
Accidentally consuming the class A drug made Ruby-Mai feel tired and unwell
Surrogacy: Where does the UK stand and should the law be reformed?
A reform of the UK surrogacy legislation may take place in coming years.
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