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Ancient sewers expose a hidden health crisis in Roman Britain

Sediments from a Roman latrine at Vindolanda show soldiers were infected with multiple intestinal parasites, including roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia — the first time Giardia has been identified in Roman Britain. These parasites spread through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea, weaknes…

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Christmas burnout: why stressed parents find it ‘harder to be emotionally honest with children’

A study finds that as pressure increases, UK parents are more likely to put on a brave face – risking family wellbeingAdvent calendars, check. Tree and decorations, check. Teachers’ presents, nativity costumes and a whole new ticketing system for the PTA’s Santa’s grotto, check. But the Christmas ca…

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Experts Share 3 Simple Habits to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

Don't let the chaos wreck your routine.

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This Rare Genetic Mutation Kills Brain Cells, And We Finally Know Why

"A driving force behind neuronal death."

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I Think I’ve Done Irreparable Damage to My Kids When They Were Little. It’s Too Late.

I'm trying to fix this.

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Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life

In perhaps the last public interview of one Israel's most famous VCs, Jon Medved tells TechCrunch how tech will enhance his life.

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Hot, humid weather during pregnancy poses far greater risks to child health than heat alone

The dangers of heat and humidity are so well known it's become cliché to mention them. But the impacts can extend farther than even scientists and doctors realized.

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‘It’s Just Us’: The Firefighter, His Son and a Treacherous Choice

For two decades, Luis Martinez has fought wildfires for the U.S. government. Now he’s facing down cancer, debt and the threat of separation from his 11-year-old.

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Recovery period after doctors’ strikes is concern for NHS, says Streeting

Health secretary says service is coping at the moment but recovery from five-day action comes at NHS’s busiest timeUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said the NHS is “coping” with resident doctors’ strikes but he is worried about its recovery as the industrial action enters its final…

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Indoor Tanning Makes Youthful Skin Much Older on a Genetic Level

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NHS to trial potentially life-saving treatment for deadly liver disease

Acute-on-chronic liver failure will be treated with device that cleans patients’ blood corrupted by toxinsThe NHS is to trial a potentially life-saving new treatment for a deadly liver disease that causes the body’s vital organs to fail.Thirteen major hospitals will use a device that cleans patients…

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Scientists Find Alzheimer’s Clues Hidden in DNA Once Dismissed As “Junk”

Researchers have identified elusive DNA switches in brain support cells that influence genes tied to Alzheimer’s disease. When people think about DNA, they often picture genes that determine our physical traits, influence behavior, and keep our bodies functioning properly. In reality, genes make up …

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Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

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Hot, humid weather during pregnancy is more dangerous than heat alone

Hot, humid conditions during pregnancy undermine child health much more than heat alone, according to new research.

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New tech could cut false positives in breast cancer screening

The new tech could save patients from unnecessary follow-up exams, painful procedures, and anxiety.

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Where you live can affect your lung cancer risk

While research has focused on the link between smoking and lung cancer, a new study finds that where people live also can make a difference.

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Over 40% of Deceased Drivers in Vehicle Crashes Test Positive for THC: Study

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Could a Tiny Eye Implant Reverse Macular Degeneration?

A clinical trial is investigating whether a stem cell-derived patch can replace disease-damaged cells and restore vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a steadily worsening eye disease and the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans age 65 and older. It damages central visio…

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Early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off

A woman's early career pregnancy decision may shape her financial future for decades, according to new research co-led by Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, and Nicola Lawrence-Thomas, a lecturer in work psychology at the University of Sheffield. The study, …

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Scientists Warn Popular Painkiller May Do More Harm Than Good

Researchers say the drug likely increases the risk of serious side effects, including heart disease, and that its potential harms probably outweigh any benefits. A large review of existing studies suggests that tramadol, a strong opioid frequently prescribed for chronic pain, offers only limited rel…