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Signs before puberty could predict painful periods, study finds

A new study has found that non-painful symptoms in young girls, such as fatigue and dizziness, could help predict who is at risk of painful periods later on.

2 September 2026

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Booze at young age linked to lasting brain changes

Binge drinking during adolescence may cause lasting changes to brain structure and function, including disrupted communication within the brain, according to a new study.

2 September 2026

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Parents' vitamin B12 levels tied to birth defect risk, study finds

Both parents' vitamin B12 status before conception may influence the odds of birth defects, a new study suggests.

1 September 2026

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Air conditioners save thousands of lives yearly in the US

Household air conditioning prevents over 5,000 heat-related deaths every year in the United States alone, a new study found.

1 September 2026

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Bats' longevity genes could hold clues for human health, study

Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind bats' immune systems to uncover what they could teach about human longevity.

1 September 2026

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Why do men struggle with dieting? New study points to answers

Men find weight loss difficult due to a lack of support and the view that diet programmes are “feminine spaces”, according to new research.

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Back to school: Heavy backpacks can become a health risk

As back-to-school shopping gets underway, experts warn that overloaded backpacks can strain children's bodies.

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Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine as world's fastest outbreak grows

Authorities are deploying a vaccine already proven against a related Ebola strain as trials continue on a new jab designed specifically for Bundibugyo virus.

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Heat stress from climate change hits children hardest, study finds

As many as 560 million children are already living through at least one extra month of dangerous heat every year because of climate change, a threat that puts them at serious health risk.

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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

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Controversy in Spain over a menopause guide based on studies on men

The agency will review the report after criticism from several women researchers, who argue that some advice on nutrients like iron or vitamin C relies only on studies on men.

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West Nile virus: 75 new cases in a week, 232 infections and 19 deaths in Greece

As of 26 August, a total of 19 deaths had been reported, all among patients aged over 65.

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Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition

The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements.

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World-first: AI guides live UK brain surgery to save patient's sight

A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery guided live by artificial intelligence, in an operation that saved his sight.

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Beyond heatstroke: 33 hidden conditions linked to extreme heat

A new study links extreme heat to more than 30 overlooked illnesses, from skin rashes to violent trauma.

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Back-to-school: How to reset children’s sleep schedules

After a summer of holidays and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms.

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Nicotine vapes beat patches and gum for quitting smoking, study finds

A major analysis found that vaping outperforms patches, gum and other conventional aids in helping people give up cigarettes.

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100-year-olds may hold the secret to a longer life, study finds

Researchers have identified a rare immune cell that becomes far more common among people who live past 100, pointing to new clues about healthy ageing.

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Anorexia and binge eating: Genes could matter more than body weight

New research points to a biological basis for eating disorders that goes beyond body weight.

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Good vaccine response? Your blood might hold the secret

Patterns in the blood, present before vaccination, could help predict how strongly a person's immune system will respond, a new study has found.