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How epidemics have helped to shape the city of Hong Kong
From plague to SARS – how disease has shaped Hong Kong
Can we blame our genes for poor sleep?
How the findings from the largest genetic study of its kind might help us nod off
Attacks on medical facilities in conflict zones
Why medical staff are increasingly finding themselves targets of violence
What can we learn from gut sounds?
The pioneering Australian doctor who is using tummy noises to try and diagnose IBS
Could a recreational drug help to treat alcoholism?
Research trial uses MDMA, the active ingredient of the drug ecstasy, to treat alcoholism
The obesity paradox
Why being overweight increases your risk of stroke, but also your chance of survival
Why are women slow to get treatment for heart attacks?
New research from Poland which finds women take longer to ask for, and get help, than men
Is expired medication safe to use?
A new study which reveals some drugs might last longer than we think.
A New Blood Test For Measuring Pain
Could it help doctors work out the optimum painkillers for each patient?
Does Being Congenitally Blind Protect Against Schizophrenia?
A large study which found no-one with early cortical blindness developed schizophrenia
