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Dame Bridget Ogilvie obituary

Parasitologist and director of the Wellcome Trust who oversaw the launch of the UK’s flagship genome sequencing centre

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A five-day course of magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children communicate better

For children with autism spectrum disorder and with an intellectual disability, the options for improving communication and social skills are limited.

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Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.

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How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods

It’s been almost five years since the end of the COVID lockdowns. Yet the world is still continuing to learn about how mental health changed during – and after – this unprecedented time.

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Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live…

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Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you – here’s how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

It is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flashing lights to something more understated. Christmas decorations are meant to be cheerful, yet for some people, certain types of visual input can be surprisingly difficult to tolerate.

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7 Charities That Refuse Donations From Everyday Americans

When most people think of charities, they imagine organizations eager to accept every dollar. But not all nonprofits operate that way. Some refuse donations from...

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Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis

One family said that the discovery offers hope.

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Anxiety is the most common mental health problem – here’s how tech could help manage it

Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental health problem. But it isn’t always easy to get professional help, with long waiting lists in many countries.

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Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”.

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How we revealed the life story of PG Tips chimp – written in her bones

Chimpanzees helped to make PG Tips tea famous with their iconic TV ads in the 1970s. But what happened to these animals afterwards? Our new study, using techniques previously used only on human remains, reveals the fascinating life story of Choppers, a celebrity chimpanzee, also known as Ada Lott from…

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Breastfeeding and Ebola: knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies

Breastfeeding is so important for child health that the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef recommend that babies should be breastfed within an hour of birth, be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, and then continue breastfeeding in combination with other foods for two years or more.

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Why neglecting your brain health can make it harder to achieve physical goals

Our cognition and mental wellbeing are crucial factors for our quality of life and put us in a good position to contribute to society. Ultimately, it can be near impossible to achieve physical goals and demanding life challenges if our brain health is not optimal.

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Emotions change our perception of time – as demonstrated on The Traitors

In the UK version of the TV show The Traitors, contestants were given five minutes to find as much gold as they could, put it into cages and hoist them before the time ran out. There was a catch though – they weren’t given any information about when the five…

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Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common.

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Is it ever OK for scientists to experiment on themselves?

A virologist named Beata Halassy recently made headlines after publishing a report of successfully treating her own breast cancer by self-administering an experimental treatment.

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AI must be harnessed for public good, says former Australian PM Julia Gillard

The former world leader’s call for greater access comes only a week after the UK hosted a global summit on AI safety.

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Kwiatkowski obituary

Paediatrician and geneticist determined to save the lives of children in countries where malaria is endemic

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Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds

Many of us have sounds that we find to be annoying. But for some people, certain sounds actually trigger extreme reactions. It’s a disorder known as misophonia, where sounds like chewing, sniffing and pen clicking can cause intense emotional reactions – and sometimes even physical reactions, such as an elevated…

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