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Man cured of HIV after stem cell transplant, researchers say

The patient has been off HIV medication for four years without relapse.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Turning 50? Here are four things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing

I identified four things in particular that take on greater importance when you turn 50 – and that go beyond general health advice

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2023

This Scientist Putting Random Stuff Under A Microscope Is TikTok’s New Oddly Satisfying Content

Tired: Multiverse. Wired: Microverse.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 20, 2023

Signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency

A lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in kids

Liverpool Echo · Feb 18, 2023

Male contraceptive taken shortly before sex shows promise, say scientists

Study in mice suggests drug could temporarily stop sperm moving by blocking critical protein

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

How to cut your barbecue bowel-cancer risk

Consuming more fibre gives meat-eaters a fighting chance against bowel cancer. Trendy chia seeds deliver half the daily requirement for men.

The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023

Toxic oil destroyed LA couple’s embryos, lawsuit claims

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles couple filed a lawsuit Thursday against a maker of a crucial oil used by fertility clinics, saying it was toxic and destroyed their embryos.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023

Radiotherapy measured against surgery for prostate cancer treatment side effects

Intensive radiotherpay has some advantages and disadvantages when compared to an operation.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests

The treatment was also found to not affect the risk of secondary tumours.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

A male contraceptive is 'possible' thanks to 'game-changer' drug

The drug stops sperm swimming for up two and half hours

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023