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Menstrual pad could help detect disease early

Researchers are investigating whether menstrual blood can be used to detect diseases.

New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent

A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.

A new discovery could make back pain easier to treat

For many people, back pain is something they learn to live with—but new research suggests it might soon be treated in a completely different way, by stopping the pain before it even begins.

New hope for diabetics – insulin could become a pill

Researchers have been working for many years on a solution that could make treatment easier for people with diabetes. Now, new research points to a possible way forward.

Just 11 extra minutes of sleep can make a big difference for your heart

New research suggests that even a few minutes of adjustment can make a difference to your health.

New study: Japanese people live longer – but not necessarily healthier

A new study compares the health of older adults in Japan and Sweden, examining whether longer life expectancy translates into better health.