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The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died – what we know about this rare condition

The world’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, recently died, aged 62. Doctors predicted that the twins (who were joined at the...

19.04.2024 7

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals why he has a raspy voice – spasmodic dysphonia explained

Anyone following the US presidential race may have noticed independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a particularly harsh-sounding voice. The...

16.04.2024 6

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Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint – but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death

When you think of eye infections, what comes to mind? Puffy, swollen bruised feeling eyelids that get glued together with gunk overnight? That feeling...

11.04.2024 6

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Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be fatal

Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting...

25.03.2024 4

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Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be a fatal mistake

Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting...

25.03.2024 2

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Urethral sounding: why some people find it pleasurable to insert objects into their urinary tube

What do earphones, olive seeds and a coyote rib have in common? Give up? They’ve all been removed from a human urethra. Yes, you read that right....

12.03.2024 2

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Boxers, briefs and bacterial vaginosis: how your underwear can affect your health

Thongs, briefs, long johns, g-string, boxers, trunks: there’s a bewildering array of undies out there. But which ones are best for the health of...

06.03.2024 3

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Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

If you’ve heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of the three “button” batteries he’d inserted into his...

21.02.2024 6

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Jelqing: the latest in a long history of attempts to enlarge the male member

Advice about a penis-enlargement method called jelqing (also “jelquing”) is being widely shared online. Posts advise that stretching a semi-erect...

15.02.2024 4

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Here’s what happens to your body during plane turbulence – and how to reduce the discomfort it causes

This week has seen another barrage of unsettled weather sweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Some of those who were fortunate...

24.01.2024 3

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Caffeine: here’s how quitting can benefit your health

Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don’t drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume...

17.01.2024 10

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What is frostbite, what are the signs and how should we treat it?

As countries in the northern hemisphere face a bitterly cold snap, there is serious risk of injury – and even death – from freezing weather. ...

16.01.2024 3

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Fascia: the most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health or reduces fat. However, there is also a growing interest in one...

27.12.2023 5

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Magnets, mating and metallic objects – cautionary tales from the MRI scanner

A 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic...

27.12.2023 4

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Weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

Doctors in Missouri recently made a startling discovery. A 63-year-old patient who went for a routine colon screening was found to have an intact fly...

24.11.2023 3

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‘Bone smashing’: broken bones, tooth loss and blood vessel damage are just a few of the harms of this bizarre TikTok trend

The internet never ceases to amaze when it comes to the bizarre health crazes people are willing to try. One of the latest social media trends is...

23.10.2023 3

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Heatwaves and hot temperatures are hard on the body – but a series of in-built adaptations make it easier to cope

Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023. In some parts of Europe, summer temperatures even exceeded 45℃. While...

08.09.2023 3

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