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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

A study has found that taking Viagra at the beginning of labour increases blood flow to the baby and halves the chance of needing an emergency c- section

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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Baby being breastfed

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause

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What is immunology?

Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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A radical idea suggests mental health conditions have a single cause

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Miscarriage (shuthuman embryo cell illustration)

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Miscarriage

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Sixth person dies as Wuhan coronavirus spreads between people

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Electron micrograph of Coronavirus, the cause of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that usually cause mild illnesses, such as the common cold. The coronavirus causing covid-19 is a notable exception.

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Are viruses alive?

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Goop Lab on Netflix shows how easy it is to fall for bad science

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Benzodiazepine prescriptions reach ‘disturbing’ levels in the US

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Forget exercise and diet fads – this is the secret of a healthy life

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