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Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report – so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
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In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.