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How we found the gene for a rare heart disease and why it matters

Shutterstock Bongani Mayosi, University of Cape Town Heart disease is the world’s number one killer. In sub-Saharan Africa infections like...

Why men wake up with erections

Many men are not actually aroused when they wake up erect. from www.shutterstock.com.au Sergio Diez Alvarez, University of Newcastle The...

Five ways virtual reality is improving healthcare

chombosan/Shutterstock Wendy Powell, University of Portsmouth Virtual reality is much more than just a new form of entertainment, it is...

Study confirms ‘flushing’ blocked fallopian tubes can improve fertility and reduce need for IVF

Our results are an important gain for couples facing the diagnosis of infertility. from shutterstock.com Ben Mol, University of Adelaide...

Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives

Shutterstock Salome Maswime, University of the Witwatersrand and Gwinyai Masukume, University of the Witwatersrand Caesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures...

Perspectives on antibiotic resistance: how we got here, where we’re headed

Jessie Schanzle, The Conversation On May 26, researchers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centers reported that they had detected...

Will I damage my eyes if I don’t wear sunglasses?

Sunglasses should be worn at all times when outdoors during the day when the UV index is 3 or above...

What is glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief’ of sight?

The way someone with glaucoma sees. Wikimedia Commons Jason Yosar, The University of Queensland If you’re one of the millions...
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