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medicine

Brain scan of person with Alzheimer's disease

Health

Autoimmune disorders linked to an increased risk of dementia

People with conditions like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis are more likely to develop dementia, and cardiovascular problems could be to blame

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blood transfusion

Health

Gene therapy ‘cures’ boy of blood disease that affects millions

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anaesthetic artwork

Health

Anaesthesia: What really happens when the lights go out

Features

brain artwork

Health

To advance science we need to think about the impossible

Leader

anaesthesia equipment

Health

Putting you under: When anaesthesia goes wrong

Features

Donald Trump

Health

Trump may be very flawed but that doesn't make him mentally ill

Comment

Lone soldier

Health

Screening soldiers doesn’t protect them from mental illness

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A nurse using the SEND medical app that sends early warning alerts based on patients' vital signs

Technology

NHS to start prescribing health apps that help manage conditions

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A man looking exhausted

Life

Metabolic switch may bring on chronic fatigue syndrome

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Prosthetic arm holding teacup

Technology

Amputees control virtual prosthetic arm using nerve signals

A surgically implanted sensor could let people control a prosthetic using their own nerves, giving a greater range of movement than muscle-controlled devices

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Health

Blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before it’s too late

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Technology

Health insurer calls analysed for signs of disease in your voice

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Health

Drug stops nasty chemotherapy side effects in mice with cancer

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Health

Call off the breakfast wars and pass another slice of toast

Comment

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