The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcoholic drinks in Scotland has led to a drop in alcohol-related deaths and hospitalisations in the country,
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Ramadan fasting rules: How do Muslims with chronic diseases manage their medications?
Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan, a month of prayer, self-reflection and fasting. The holy period, which starts later this week,
Leukaemia breakthrough: Experimental pill sees cancer vanish in 18 patients
Terminal leukaemia patients who were not responding to treatment now have hope for a cure, thanks to a new experimental pill called revumenib. This drug
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Advanced brain scans have shown how a powerful psychedelic drug increases connectivity in areas of the brain linked to higher level functions, such as imagination.
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UK scientists are growing genetically edited wheat to reduce cancer risk from burnt foods
Not very far from London, in the English county of Hertfordshire, lies an unusual wheat field. The wheat grown here has been genetically edited to
Hangover cure? Hormone shot that sobers up mice offers hope for treating drunk humans
Scientists have been able to quickly sober up inebriated mice by boosting their levels of a naturally produced hormone they share with humans, giving hope
Virgin Orbit halts operations amid reports of financial struggle
Virgin Orbit has paused all its operations amid reports the company is furloughing almost all of its staff amid an attempt to find a funding
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The enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the war in Ukraine, and worldwide inflation made 2022 a year of global crises. But the