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First RSV treatment for infants and children approved in US

A treatment to prevent RSV in children up to two years old has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

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Wiggly chair that mimics jogging provides some benefits of exercise

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ADHD diagnoses in UK men grew nearly 20-fold in 18 years

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Parkinson’s disease: Exercise may stop crucial neurons from degrading

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Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer and are there other concerns?

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Giving birth at an older age is linked to a longer life in women

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First over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the US

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Nerve pain from diabetes can be treated with faecal transplants

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An Anopheles mosquito, which can transmit malaria parasites, including Plasmodium vivax

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Malaria vaccine shows promise against relapsing form of the disease

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Social media brings benefits as well as risks to young people

A recent US surgeon general’s report on social media use and youth mental health warns of a "profound risk of harm". But it also highlights the upsides, says Jennifer Abbasi

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People think drugs like Wegovy are a quick fix. So what if they are?

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Do psychedelics treat chronic pain or is it the placebo effect?

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Discovery of wrinkle-causing molecules could lead to new cosmetics

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Beyond Wegovy: Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs end obesity?

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