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Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands. Coloured bilateral X-ray of the hands and wrists of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The arthritis is particularly severe in the hand at right, with several joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative autoimmune disease that mainly affects the capsule (synovium) around the synovial (flexible) joints, causing chronic inflammation. It can be a debilitating and painful condition and can lead to deformities and loss of functioning and mobility.

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A Silent Fire review: What you need to know about inflammation

With A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella offers a fascinating primer on the crucial role of inflammation in our bodies and the emerging links to diet and disease

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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Fresh ideas about the causes of depression are bringing new treatments

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Fresh ideas about the causes of depression are bringing new treatments

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Practicing just 5 minutes of breathing exercises every one day for one month can ease anxiety

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Short breathing exercise lifts mood more than mindfulness meditation

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Mental health service criticised for experiment with AI chatbot

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XBB.1.5: What we know so far about the latest omicron subvariant

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

Science is key to addressing global health challenges, but if its advances are to be implemented then researchers must work hand in glove with the arts, says Danielle Olsen

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How to take control of your self-narrative for a better, happier life

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Wildcat review: Come for cute animals, stay for nuanced psychology

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Drinking more alcohol after a traumatic event may increase PTSD risk

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This was a terrible year for me, but spending time in nature helped

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