Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.
The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK
All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.
NHS senior doctors vote in favour of strikes
Consultants in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
How often do you get up from your desk?
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump
The C.D.C.’s tobacco control office has been shut for more than a year. After its most prominent antismoking campaign went off the air, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW lines have plummeted.
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England’s dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In
The makers of nicotine pouches are building new plants and expanding to meet demand. While influencers claim health benefits, experts warn the products can be highly addictive.
For Families With Nonspeaking Autistic Children, a Fierce Debate Over Assisted Spelling
Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of hidden cognitive abilities.
A Bird’s Brain Holds Clues to the Sounds of Music
The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.
‘Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life’
Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury’s Tesco car park detected she had cancer.
NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.
How to walk 30 minutes a day – your tips
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
Do you have heart palpitations?
What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors’ group says it “borders on madness” that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
How to calm an overstimulated mind
Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over “pay erosion since 2008”.
Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and the far Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.
Public health experts said there were more cases than usual of the disease caused by cyclospora, which is spread through contaminated food and drink.
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Deadly MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Is Over, W.H.O. Says
The rodent-borne virus, which sickened passengers on the MV Hondius, killed three people, led to a race to find its origin and a global health alert.