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Being exposed to pre-eclampsia in the uterus may raise a person's later risk of coronary heart disease and strokes

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Pre-eclampsia may raise a fetus's risk of heart disease in later life

Children and teenagers who were exposed to pre-eclampsia in the uterus may be more likely to have a stroke or develop coronary artery disease, but the overall risk remains low

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Computer artwork of Mycobacterium leprae bacteria

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Leprosy bacteria may hold the key to helping the liver regenerate

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The science of a healthier, happier life

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The science of a healthier, happier life

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An old log floating among yellow autumn leaves in a pond

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We now know why some poos float and others sink

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Older couple

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Australia’s life expectancy has risen to third-highest in the world

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Keven Esvelt

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Pandemic terrorism risk is being overlooked, warns leading geneticist

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The bacterium Escherichia coli

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Probiotic coated in nanoparticles may ease inflammatory bowel disease

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Illustration of a tear in an anterior cruciate ligament

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Many anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries can heal without surgery

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Two people with lower body paralysis can walk further after receiving electrical stimulation to the injured area of their spine

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Zapping specific neurons helps people walk again after spinal injury

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Ambulance

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Liver disease deaths in England and Wales are up since pandemic began

Deaths from liver disease and diabetes have been higher than expected in England and Wales since the coronavirus pandemic began

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Low testosterone levels may protect women from kidney injury

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What age do you really become an adult? And why it’s vital to know

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A daily dose of aspirin raises the risk of falls among older people

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Vaginal immune activity increases after having sex for the first time

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