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August 14, 2017
GPs have been banned from sending patients to hospital unless they have permission from other doctors.
August 12, 2017
More Americans than ever are living with epilepsy, federal health officials reported.
August 12, 2017
People with failing kidneys are at increased risk of developing a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm, a new report suggests.
August 11, 2017
Scientists at a Massachusetts company seeking to make pig organs safe enough to be transplanted into humans have used gene-editing technology to clone piglets that lack a potentially dangerous retrovirus.
August 11, 2017
A little-studied gene may explain how some liver cancer cells obtain the nutrition they need to proliferate, according to new research from the University of Maryland.
August 11, 2017
A new DNA blood test can catch a rare but deadly form of cancer that occurs in the sinuses, researchers report.
August 10, 2017
The photos you post on Instagram can contain telltale visual clues that help predict if you're suffering from depression, a new study reports.
August 10, 2017
Miscarriages and birth defects around the world could be significantly reduced if pregnant women take a common vitamin supplement, scientists have said.
August 9, 2017
Many people try yoga hoping to heal an injury, but some wind up with more aches and pains, a new study finds.
August 9, 2017
A new survey finds 55 percent of Americans regularly take a prescription medicine - and they're taking more than ever.
August 8, 2017
The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as a heart-healthy eating plan. But new research suggests its health benefits may be limited to the rich and well-educated.
August 8, 2017
A common problem among chronic kidney disease patients is a loss of the sense of smell, which could lead to an inadequate diet, researchers say.