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Research explores ants as a source of new antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat, and new clues from nature suggest that ordinary ants may hold important keys to future treatments.
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New test may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Alzheimer’s is often diagnosed late in the course of the disease, which is why researchers have been investigating whether a simpler test could provide answers at an earlier stage.
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47-year-old man died after eating a burger
A rare allergy can trigger severe reactions several hours after a meal. A new study shows why this can have fatal consequences.
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How to distinguish between Covid-19 and influenza
Although Covid-19 and influenza share many symptoms, small but important differences can help indicate which infection is responsible.
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Doctors warn about the interaction between omeprazole, ibuprofen and physical strain
Doctors say common medicines like omeprazole and ibuprofen can put extra strain on the body when combined with dehydration and physical exertion.
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Research explores ants as a source of new antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat, and new clues from nature suggest that ordinary ants may hold important keys to future treatments.
Body
New test may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Alzheimer’s is often diagnosed late in the course of the disease, which is why researchers have been investigating whether a simpler test could provide answers at an earlier stage.
Body
47-year-old man died after eating a burger
A rare allergy can trigger severe reactions several hours after a meal. A new study shows why this can have fatal consequences.
Body
How to distinguish between Covid-19 and influenza
Although Covid-19 and influenza share many symptoms, small but important differences can help indicate which infection is responsible.
Diet rich in polyphenols linked to lower risk of heart diseases
New research suggests that common foods may play a role in heart health.
High-fat cheese and cream linked to lower risk of dementia
Many people have learned that full-fat dairy products should be limited, but new research suggests that the picture may be more nuanced when it comes to the risk of dementia.
Man’s shift to meat and eggs for a full year offers a closer look at extreme dieting
He cut out everything but meat and eggs for an entire year, and the outcome surprised even him.For many people, the tipping point arrives...
A 34-year-old mother learned that her seemingly ordinary symptoms were part of a serious illness
A mother’s years-long recovery now drives her message about the subtle symptoms she once overlooked—signs that later revealed a far more serious illness.
24-year-old hospitalised with myocarditis after covid-19 vaccination
A reported personal case highlights how a rare vaccine side effect led to the hospitalisation of a previously healthy 24-year-old.
Nasal cancer explained: symptoms, risks and detection
Small, persistent changes in the nose or face are easy to ignore, but in some cases they are the earliest signs of a much more serious disease.