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The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year. It ...

A new study published in the medical journal JAMA has raised some concerns for people with atrial fibrillation, a condition ...

High blood pressure affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.

Premature menopause can be a life-changing diagnosis, bringing with it serious physical, emotional, and social effects. A new ...

Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough ...

New research suggests that Type 2 diabetes may change the brain in ways that look a lot like early Alzheimer’s disease.

A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from ...

A surprising public health policy in Wales may have revealed powerful evidence that the shingles vaccine could help reduce ...

A new study shows that a structured walking program with increasing intensity, combined with regular physical therapy, can ...

When arteries are stiff or blocked, the heart has to work harder, causing blood pressure to go up. Foods like fried chicken, ...

People with Parkinson’s disease may soon be able to manage their symptoms with a simple weekly injection instead of taking ...