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Older Americans are dying of falls at more than double the rate of 20 years ago—with women, men and all racial groups showing increases, according to a new study. In 2020, the study found, just over 36,500 Americans age 65…

The hormone oxytocin is important for social interaction and to control emotions. A deficiency of this hormone has previously been assumed in various diseases such as autism, but has never been proven. Now, for the first time, researchers from the…

After struggling for months – or even years – with stomach pains, IBS, migraines or fatigue, getting a coeliac diagnosis can be the much-needed answer to a lot of uncertainty. But, for many, this is just the beginning of their…

Early symptoms of dementia explained in NHS video From boosting memory to reducing dementia risk, speaking more than one language is beneficial for your health. According to the Glasgow Memory Clinic, multilinguists benefit from greater cognitive reserve, meaning the brain…

Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity. A new review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ ) recommends menopausal hormone therapy, historically known…

For two decades, scientists have been comparing every person’s full set of DNA they study to a template that relies mostly on genetic material from one man affectionately known as “the guy from Buffalo.” But they’ve long known that this…

England is gripped with anxiety but regular exercise could calm worried minds. New research shows that three out of four adults (75 percent) report feeling anxious. Less than half (45 percent) know that physical activity is proven to reduce symptoms…

Earlier this year, a study came out suggesting that SSRIs — selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the most commonly prescribed form of antidepressants — can cause “emotional blunting.” Those of us on Twitter who take mental health medication knew exactly what…

Long COVID risk has been found to increase with low levels of vitamin D, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul. The findings suggest that individuals should have their vitamin D levels checked after…

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Life really does flash before your eyes as you die… And this breakthrough could help patients waking up during surgery What happens when you die? Down the years, there have been lots of accounts of people who,…