Health & Medicine

Families can wait years for a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder, but a new test can provide answers in days for a better understanding of the condition and potentially earlier treatment

A study of Reddit communities has found that the terms ADHD and autism have taken on a similar meaning and the communities are merging

While modern medicine isn’t perfect, its evolution means doctors perform miracles every single day – things that would’ve seemed unthinkable just a century ago

We know that earlier cancer diagnosis leads to better survival rates, but we aren’t using the data we already have to guide faster testing and treatment

New research finds that our heart and brain health are tightly linked, which may help explain why conditions like dementia and heart disease often happen together

You can save time and money by getting two vaccinations at the same time, and new research finds that it doesn’t really matter which arm or arms the jab goes in

Good economic and health policies depend on good climate policy, and the earlier we implement them, the better for our future

Many IVF optional extras – or ‘add-ons’ – are not supported by good-quality evidence that shows they are effective or safe. A new website now helps patients navigate these options

Using health factors and blood markers, researchers can now distinguish Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from other conditions for the first time – a giant step closer to formal diagnosis