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Electron micrograph of polycistic ovaries

Cause of polycystic ovary syndrome discovered at last

14 May 2018

Polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects one in five women, seems to be caused by a hormonal imbalance. An IVF drug may fix this, and will be trialled soon
A woman eating a very large sandwich

Eating all your meals before 3pm could be good for your health

10 May 2018

Eating all of your daily meals by mid-afternoon has been found to lower appetite and cut blood pressure, and may make you less likely to develop diabetes

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