Infertility: Fifth of women between 35 and 44 take longer than a year to conceive

Research also found university-educated women were more likely to have problems conceiving

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Smartphone contraceptive apps rarely work and can cause unplanned pregnancy, scientists warn

The apps were initially designed to help couples conceive, but many women are using the fertility tracking information as a form of contraceptive instead

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Cannabis compounds could be used to treat Alzheimer's, research suggests

'Although other studies have offered evidence that cannabinoids might be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer's, we believe our study is the first to demonstrate that cannabinoids affect both inflammation and amyloid beta accumulation in nerve cells'

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More women think shaving pubic hair is 'hygenic' despite greater health risks

'When that irritation is combined with the warm moist environment of the genitals, it becomes a happy culture medium for bacterial pathogens,' doctors warn

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Breakthrough as scientists discover deadly brain cancer needs fat to grow

Discovery that fat rather than sugar is tumour's preferred source of energy opens up a whole new way to make cancer-fighting drugs

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Toddler in hospital with vitamin B12 deficiency after being raised on a vegan diet

Vitamin deficiencies can have serious health implications

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Scientists use light 10 billion times stronger than the sun to find potential Ebola weakspot

There is currently no vaccine or cure for Ebola, which killed thousands of people during an outbreak in West Africa

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Nurofen advert banned over misleading claims it can target specific pain

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled the advert must not appear again in its current form

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Statins controversy could result in 2000 heart attacks and strokes, study warns

Questions around statin prompted more than 200,000 patients to stop their treatment

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There is increasing evidence that Australia is torturing refugees, medical experts claim

'Medical involvement in torture is often discussed in terms of what happens or has happened elsewhere, in some imagined country far away, under a military dictatorship for example, or historically in Nazi Germany or Stalin's Russia'

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Oklahoma to open first abortion clinic in 30 years following attempt to outlaw procedure

There are only two abortion clinics in all of Oklahoma; now there will be three

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Best Video Baby Moni

Best Video Baby Monitor Designer Style Review

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What immigration really means to Britain

A picture of an NHS surgical team who come from around the European Union has been shared thousands of times online.

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Public Health Service 'ill-equipped' to provide treatment for cannabis users despite surge in numbers seeking help, experts warn

Researchers argue that the lack of available treatment and understanding around cannabis dependency is a major public health concern, with users often being ignored

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Workplace 'cake culture' fuelling obesity and poor dental health, experts warn

'As we know, sugar has a particularly negative effect if it's eaten outside of meal time'

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Two women 'go blind after looking at their smartphones in bed'

Both women had been looking at their phones with one eye, while the other was covered by a pillow

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Parkinson's disease breakthrough 'could lead to cure'

Research could result in new drugs with the 'potential to slow or stop the condition in its tracks, which no treatment for Parkinson's can currently do'

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E-cigarettes should not be banned in public, medical experts warn

'A ban on using e-cigarettes in public places could be damaging, as it may put off smokers from using e-cigarettes to help them quit,' says Rosanna O'Connor from Public Health England

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Women in US are less likely than men to get life-saving procedures after a cardiac arrest

'Women tend to get less immediate care when time is essential,' researcher says

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Colorado teens smoke less marijuana since legalisation, survey finds

The state was the first to legalise recreational cannabis use for adults, yet its high school students still use less of the drug than the US national average

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Contagious cancer cells are 'widespread phenomenon' in sea, scientists say

The discovery of infectious cancers – once thought to be rare in nature – in three different kinds of shellfish 'raises questions about the implications for cancer transmission in humans', expert says

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When you eat is more important than what you eat, study says

Less 'you are what you eat', and more 'you are when you eat'

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University education linked to increased brain tumour diagnosis

People in professional and managerial roles are also more likely to be diagnosed

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Period pain: Scientists finally work out why menstruation hurts so much

The groundbreaking study has found a link between inflammation and PMS

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'Single most important act' to improve child health is to stop using fossil fuels, expert says

'Fossil fuel combustion inflicts a multitude of serious health and developmental harms in children'

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Breast cancer treatment 'holy grail' within reach after breakthrough, scientists claim

Researchers identify cells that are likely to become cancerous and a drug that appears to stop this happening

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Blood test predicts how likely you are to have a heart attack in next five years

High levels of antibodies in the blood could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, scientists find

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Teenage girls in Australia are taking up smoking in pregnancy to deliberately have smaller babies, study finds

The teenage girls are reportedly afraid of labour and believe a smaller baby weight will make childbirth less dangerous and painful

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3 of the biggest diet pitfalls and how to avoid them

Some diets aren't all they're cracked up to be.

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How ageing affects the way we make decisions

What goes into making a decision?

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Health chiefs warn of 'reckless' cuts in student nurse funding

"Short-sighted" plans to scrap bursaries for nursing and midwifery will have a "detrimental effect on the NHS workforce", according to leading health unions, patient organisations and royal colleges.

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Autistic Pride Day 2016: Why we are proud to have autism

Hollywood films such as Rain Man and What's Eating Gilbert Grape have introduced neurotpyical audiences to the complex condition that is autism (with the help on non-autistic actors). But on Autistic Pride Day, those living with it speak for themselves, and celebrate the unique way that autism affects each of them.

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Why you shouldn't always stress about stress

A new book claims pressure can make you stronger but, asks Kashmira Gander, can we train our brains to cope better?

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Dementia supplements 'not backed up by evidence,' claim experts

Panel finds 'no robust evidence' linking ingredients such as Ginkgo Biloba, Vitamin B and D and fish oil to preventing or reducing risk

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Dentists refusing to fix their mistakes costing patients hundreds of pounds, new analysis finds

Problems with dental care are up 9 per cent from last year with issues including dentists cracking healthy teeth during treatment, fillings that came out and dentures that did not fit

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5-minute morning routines that can make your whole day better

You don't have to add three leisurely hours to your morning routine to be happy or productive

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What you should eat before and after you exercise to lose weight, according to a top fitness trainer

If you're looking to shed some pounds, certain foods promote weight loss more than others

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Health experts call for illegal drug use and possession to be decriminalised

Two leading organisations urge new approach to the 'war on drugs'

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Coffee could protect against some types of cancer, says World Health Organisation

However, researchers did find a link between throat cancer and drinking very hot beverages

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I tried the intense 'skinny' workout that supermodels and celebrities are doing

A rigorous exercise regimen followed by models and celebrities like Ellie Goulding, Nicole Scherzinger, and Suki Waterhouse

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Women can't 'botox their ovaries' and the best time to give birth is 25, warns fertility expert

It has been suggested women are delaying having children as the financial crash has resulted in insecure job prospects, cramped accommodation and mounting student debt for many women throughout their twenties

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Very hot drinks 'probably cause cancer', UN health agency announces

A major announcement from the UN health body follows a review of 1,000 scientific studies

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Viagra 'could lower heart attack risk and risk of dying from heart failure'

Scientists conducting the research are hoping to show the medication can also help prevent arrhythmias - abnormal heart rhythms

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Orlando hospital staff describe dealing with 'war zone' after nightclub shooting

A total of 27 people remain in hospital, six in intensive care

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World Blood Donor Day 2016: How to donate blood in the UK

'Voluntary blood donors put others before themselves. Each time they donate blood, they commit an act of selfless heroism'

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Eating porridge reduces your chances of dying from cancers, finds major Harvard University study

The Harvard University study found a number of major health benefits linked to eating 70 grams of whole grain a day, equivalent to a large bowl of porridge

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'It's been 20 years since Jenny died. But deep down, I will always feel like a twin'

Ed Green explains the close bond he shared wth his sister, despite their very different lives

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World Meat Free Day 2016: 5 things that happen when you stop eating meat

The pros and cons of ditching burgers

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World Meat Free Day 2016: Why everyone becoming vegan or vegetarian would save millions of lives

Meat-free diets could result in up to 8.1 million avoided deaths

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High cholesterol does not cause heart disease so taking statins is 'waste of time', research finds

Research findings prompt row over efficacy and prescription of cholesterol-busting statins

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World Meat Free Day 2016: Why vegetarianism could be our future

According to the FAO the UK consumed on average 85.8 kilogrammes per person in 2012

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How much sleep should children get every night, and what are the risks if they don't?

A panel of US experts has released new recommendations based on a scientific review of sleep duration and health evidence

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Experimental drug offers hope for young cancer patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma

New study reveals 66 per cent of patients saw their tumours shrink after using immunotherapy drug

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Long lost son finally tracked down his birth mother - then fell in love with her

Shane, 19, began to develop romatic feelings for his mother after tracking her down on social media

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British fathers are the worst in the world, study says

A study showed UK fathers spend the least time looking after children compared to women

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How many calories you should be eating, depending on your exact age

Calorie intake has been found to fluctuate massively depending on a person's age

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Breakthrough treatment for multiple sclerosis found to reverse symptoms

Patients who were severely disabled are walking, working and even downhill skiing again

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Global plastic surgery hotspots

Cosmetic surgery has centuries-old roots. Now some countries are becoming world-leaders in particular fields. Plastic surgeon Jim Frame picks five of the most surprising

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The ugly history of cosmetic surgery

The number and type of operations done purely for aesthetic effect is unsettling and growing. But, says Michelle Smith, it's only a logical progression of what started as a nose replacement service for sufferers of syphilis

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EU referendum: What effect would Brexit really have on the NHS?

As one of the most authoritative voices on the NHS, Dr Sarah Wollaston's defection from Leave to Remain side has put each side's claims about the health service back into the spotlight

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Smoking cannabis every day can distort brain activity, research suggests

'We found that this disruption of the reward system correlates with the number of problems, such as family issues, individuals have because of their marijuana use. Continued marijuana use despite these problems is an indicator of marijuana dependence'

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California smoking age has officially gone up from 18 to 21

New regulations also formally regulate electronic cigarettes

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Constipation could be a surprising herpes symptom, new study finds

The research may be used to help people who have chronic problems with their guts without a cause

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LGBT people face 'devastating' discrimination in end-of-life healthcare, research warns

'In the hospital, they thought we were sisters. I was always aware of the way people might be reacting to the fact that we were lesbians and felt less comfortable in a public ward. Being lesbian made an already traumatic situation worse. I constantly felt in general like I always had my out myself to explain my role was in her care and life'

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Most child antidepressants are ineffective and can lead to suicidal thoughts, experts warn

Only one drug out of 14 studied demonstrated benefits that outweighed the risks of children taking them

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Comments about childhood weight more likely to give women body confidence issues in adult life, research suggests

'Commenting on a woman's weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls,' the study's lead author said

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Vulvodynia: What is it, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

It is thought as many as 16 per cent of women experience unexplained vulval pain

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Immunotherapy 'cures' man with more than 26 cancer tumours in his abdomen

Mike Chettle was unable to move properly when bowel cancer spread rapidly around his body

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More than 1,200 cases of FGM recorded in England in just three months

At least two per cent of new cases were on girls under 18 and 11 girls were born in the UK

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Green tea could be used to treat brain issues caused by Down's Syndrome, researchers say

It is hoped findings could improve quality of life for those with condition

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Does spending too much time on smartphones and tablets damage kids' development?

There are widespread fears that children's educational and emotional development is being damaged by digital culture. But, says Olivia Solon, there's as much evidence to the contrary – if we factor in some parental involvement

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Blood test that could be a breakthrough for people with depression

Scientists say the treatment will improve sufferers' quality of life

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Mediterranean diet might work far better than cutting fat to lose weight, says study that shakes up diet industry

Experts have said that the study could be important in challenging many of the central myths of diets

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Losing weight comes down to overcoming 3 main hurdles

Getting trim is hard work

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Cancer sufferers should lose weight to beat disease, Harvard scientists believe

'It will be the largest study that's ever tested the impact of weight loss on cancer– any form of cancer. We are very hopeful'

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Ramadan 2016: How daily fasting impacts health

If done right, Ramadan can - surprisingly - have some positive health benefits

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Is man flu real? A look at the evidence

It is possible men and women have a different threshold for perceiving symptoms

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Women twice as likely to worry than men

Researchers say it disproprtionately hits women under the age of 35

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An exercise scientist reveals the fastest, most significant way to lose weight with minimal effort

'In terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise'

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Mediterranean diet 'may reduce risk of breast cancer returning'

Study reinforces earlier work which suggests diet may play an important role in cutting cancer risk

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American initiative to stop people smoking coincides with rise in obesity

It's not unreasonable to think that the two might be at least somewhat related

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Personalised medicines are 'the future' of cancer treatments and should be standard practice, say leading doctors

Evidence presented at the world's largest cancer conference in Chicago this weekend shows personalised cancer treatments can be six times more effective than 'blanket' approach

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Muhammad Ali dead: A great warrior in the battle against Parkinson's disease

No other moment in history did more to raise awareness of the disease, or to inspire the millions worldwide living with its cruel and often debilitating symptoms, than his lighting of the Olympic torch in Atlanta in 1996

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You don't need Raid

You don't need Raid or yucky chemicals to kill your bee hive or wasp nest. Get rid of wasps naturally with this super simple recipe.

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Half of all midwives could put patients at risk due to exhaustion, research warns

Some midwives say staff shortages and stressful working conditions are resulting in increased exhaustion and lower morale

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Prostate cancer linked to men's waistline size, research suggests

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men in the UK and is thought to be responsible for 10,000 deaths annually

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Independent reader successfully overturns expert advice against reheating spinach

'Provided proper cooling, storage and reheating takes place, it is fine to reheat spinach,' European Food Information Council admits after student's scientific arguments win the day

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Black, Asian and other ethnic minority NHS staff more likely to be bullied by colleagues, new report finds

Evidence of apparent discrimination in first national employee survey labelled 'deeply concerning'

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Government under pressure to overturn NHS's 'truly shocking' decision not to fund revolutionary HIV drug Prep

National Aids Trust says health service is now 'sitting on' a drug that could be 'the beginning of the end' of the HIV epidemic in the UK

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'Universal cancer vaccine' breakthrough claimed by scientists

Researchers have found a way to persuade the body's immune system to attack tumours that is largely free from side effects

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Heavy cannabis use linked with gum disease in new study

Researchers point out that dope users have been found to be less likely to brush their teeth or floss

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Meet the woman whose medication could kill her

'I am so desperate for pain relief I am having to take medications known to potentially induce sudden death. It's like playing Russian roulette with my own life'

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