Woman with endometriosis ‘keeled over in agony’ before diagnosis
Since Bekki Thomas was a teenager, she has experienced crippling pain and chronic fatigue that lasted weeks at a time. Despite the severe symptoms, it took eight years for doctors…
Premenstrual disorder (PMDD) hits relationships
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) takes a “significant” toll on daily life and relationships, a study has found. PMDD, which is a severe cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder linked to periods, is…
‘One-of-a-kind’ girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery
Sarah Hawley BBC News, East Midlands Supplied Vanellope Hope Wilkins, now aged seven, was born with her heart outside of her body Vanellope Hope Wilkins made medical history when she…
What's the point of the menopause?
Why do women go through the menopause – are there any evolutionary benefits? Source link
Supreme Court decision due on naming end-of-life case doctors
Parents involved in legal battles about their dying children are to find out whether the Supreme Court will allow doctors in two end-of-life cases to be named. Isaiah Haastrup, aged…
North Scotland among highest rates in world
Laura Goodwin and Ken Banks BBC Scotland BBC Brian Watt, with dog Winnie, says he tries to have a healthy lifestyle after his diagnosis in 2016 Northern Scotland has one…
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James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro. Source link
Potential new antibiotic for gonorrhoea
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images Scientists believe they have found a new effective antibiotic for gonorrhoea, which could be one of the most promising in decades.…
Skin cancer patients could join Southampton vaccine project
Patients with advanced skin cancer could be fast-tracked to take part in a “revolutionary” trial of a new cancer vaccine. The needle-free injection boosts the immune system’s response and helps…