I have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene that causes the disease that killed my father. “I’ve decided to get tested ...

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A breakthrough brain scan shows Parkinson’s drugs can misfire in the brain, helping some patients less than others. The fix?

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For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart ...

Many people assume a bit of blood during brushing or flossing is no cause for concern. But according to Dr Deepa Chopra, a ...