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Modern life runs on autopilot. People wake up, scroll through their phones, rush through the morning, and collapse at night, only to do it all again the next day.

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – with potentially serious consequences for heart health and stroke risk.

Few situations spike fear like the suspicion of being followed. It’s a primal feeling—one that flips the brain into survival mode in seconds. But fear can cloud judgment, and panic can lead to dangerous missteps.

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The NHS is now looking for patients with glioblastoma to take part in a new drug trial

Ben Trotman has no signs of deadly glioblastoma more than two years after treatment.

Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the spinal cord. The devices are thought to work by providing electrical impulses that interfere with how the brain senses…

The Saudi Prince has died after a tragic car crash in London that caused severe brain injuries and internal bleeding

HEALTH: We’re used to guessing someone’s age by spotting wrinkles or a receding hairline. But figuring out how old their brain, arteries, or kidneys are? That’s a whole different challenge, writes James Liddell

Over 50 per cent of those with ADHD receive an adult diagnosis. If that’s you, the authors of a new book explain how to understand your brain and reclaim your life