Often the first signs of a migraine are visual disturbances such as blind spots, tingling in the hands and face, weakness and changes in speech – known as the ‘aura’ stage. But there is also a lesser-known period, the premonitory, […]
That time of year is almost upon us, when millions of people in the UK succumb to pollen-induced sneezes, sniffles and itchy eyes: the dreaded hay fever. Now scientists may have identified a key reason why so many of us
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By SOPHIE FREEMAN Published: 17:36 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 17:38 EDT, 9 March 2025 Women want to see their friends and family more in the second half of their monthly cycles, a study suggests. Connecting with our nearest
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A ‘bionic’ breast that restores sensation after reconstructive surgery following cancer is now being trialled in US patients. The device has been designed to help women who’ve had a mastectomy, as removing the whole breast usually involves removing nerves that
Exasperated parents may decry video games as a mind-destroying waste of time as they try to prise their children away from them. But could video games – whisper it – actually be good for us? A new study from Japan
A simple, flexible plastic device, developed by doctors in Sweden, could help prevent women from suffering a perineal tear during childbirth. The device, called Babyslide, reduced the likelihood of a severe tear in first-time mothers (the most at-risk group) by
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By Sophie Freeman for the Daily Mail Published: 19:05 EDT, 22 September 2024 | Updated: 19:22 EDT, 22 September 2024 When we’re having a bad day, what can loved ones do to help? Give us some chocolate, it seems. A
