Breast cancer drug for men?

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Men with advanced prostate cancer could benefit from a pioneering drug originally meant for women.

Smoking, drinking 'doesn’t harm sperm'

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Study produces surprising evidence that lifestyle factors, long thought to have an effect on sperm, make no difference.

Unlocked: secrets of male, female brain

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It’s not much of a surprise to hear that women are more ruled by their emotions and men tend to be more active.

How ‘wall of healthy tissue’ blocks cancer

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Researchers believe their breakthrough could lead to a more effective treatment that builds a “wall” around cancer tumours.

How damaged hearts could be healed

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The research is the latest advance in stem cell therapy, where the so-called “repair” cells are put directly into scarred heart muscle.

Another reason to visit the dentist

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A new technique could allow dentists to diagnose oral cancer in under 20 minutes.

How the heart can heal itself

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The heart’s own stem cells can be used to repair damage caused to it, say scientists.

How a few drinks release the feelgood factor

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For the first time, experts have pinpointed exactly how a few drinks can make us feel good.

Phones ‘don’t raise risk of brain cancer’

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New research is likely to add to confusion among the public because it comes after other studies suggested mobile phones may increase the risk of brain cancer.

No more rat poison for stroke patients

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A new anti-clotting drug saves more lives from strokes than the traditional treatment, a study has revealed.

Optical illusion eases arthritis pain

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In a discovery made by accident, people with arthritis found a simple computer-generated optical illusion could soothe the pain.

Want to beat pain? Don’t look away

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Watching during a painful procedure such as an injection can actually make it hurt less.