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The decline of the contraceptive pill
In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all
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Mirror bacteria could pose major health risks
Under the Radar The experimental research could have dangerous impacts
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Five medical breakthroughs of 2024
The Explainer The year's new discoveries for health conditions that affect millions
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The growing list of conditions weight-loss drugs could help with
The Explainer Ozempic and similar drugs have been linked to possibly helping diseases beyond diabetes and obesity. Are they miracle drugs?
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Why India's medical schools are running low on bodies
Under The Radar A shortage of cadavers to train on is forcing institutions to go digital
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7 drugs that exist in nature
The Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
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The 'game-changing' treatment for schizophrenia
The Explainer US poised to approve KarXT as new antipsychotic treatment for disorder, which could offer reduced side-effects
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Do medical clowns really work?
Under the Radar Growing body of evidence suggests laughter and joy are key ingredients in a patient's recovery – even among adults
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Gender bias in medical research: how women are still overlooked
In depth Clinical trials have historically been male-centric, but they are leaving the medical community in the dark about women and girls
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A study found toxic heavy metals in most tampon brands. Are they safe to use?
The Explainer Over a dozen brands tested positive, including organic tampons
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Rapamycin: the popular drug for longevity among biohackers
Under the Radar Living longer may be getting easier
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Michael Mosley 'collapsed' during holiday hike
Speed Read Tributes paid to 'national treasure' who did so much to popularise science
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The alarming rise of fake science
under the radar Fraudulent papers are flooding scientific journals
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Ozempic babies: a surprise side effect of weight loss drugs
under the radar Murmurs of unexpected pregnancies while taking semaglutide-based drugs are growing on social media
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