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Testosterone helps libido in menopause – can it treat other symptoms?

A growing body of research suggests testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as a decrease in libido, mood swings and brain fog. But some in the field are sceptical

Analysis

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Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos

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An illustration of CAR T-cell therapy treating tumour cells

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'Weaponised' CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumours

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Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal

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An aerial view of downtown San Jose California skyline taken 06-16-2021. San Jose is the core urban hub of high technology referred to as Silicon Valley.

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Chilling book exposes true cost of tech bros' immortality dreams

Culture

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Why group exercise is better than working out alone

Regulars

The effects of eczema-like irritation on the hair growth of mice over 20 days (bottom row), compared to shaved mice without this irritation (top row)

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Serum promotes hair growth by mimicking the effects of skin irritation

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Antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects

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Illustration of a telescope focusing in on signs of perimenopause, and ignoring other symptoms

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Everything is perimenopause now – but what if it’s not?

Features

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Breastfeeding causes a surge in immune cells that could prevent cancer

Breastfeeding seems to cause specialised immune cells to flood into the breasts and stay there for years or even decades, reducing the risk of cancer

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The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health

Features

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Eye implant and high-tech glasses restore vision lost to age

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mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival

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Replacing sugar with artificial sweetener may help your gut microbiome

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