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Frequent social media checks may affect young brains

Social media’s impact on young people is a hot topic, with most kids and teens wanting to do whatever their

Giving up cigarettes can be excruciating, with cravings and withdrawal symptoms lingering for weeks, especially if you aren’t strongly motivated.

Being on parental leave is protective against poorer mental health particularly among mothers, with evidence of this beneficial effect continuing

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise

To recognize a famous voice, human brains use the same center that lights up when the speaker’s face is presented,

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine passed away recently after receiving a colon cancer diagnosis. Who is at risk

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued an update of its guideline with clinical recommendations for treatments of primary

Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world’s most populous nation faces

Schools in Malawi’s two largest cities are to remain closed until further notice due to a worsening cholera outbreak, the

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live