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Supplied Alex Allan is a nutritionist and said more needs to be done for women who have polycystic ovary syndrome When Alex Allan was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) aged 22 her GP told her the symptoms could only be managed and to come back when she wanted to have a baby. Thirty years…

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images Slimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research suggests. Data published in the British Medical Journal suggests overweight people shed large amounts when using jabs – about a…

PHILADELPHIA — Christina Simms wouldn’t call herself an artist. The Howard University student was a budding scientist visiting to do research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her main objective was to do lab work. Yet as her summer internship entered its final weeks, she faced the daunting task of creating a piece of artwork…

James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images A screening programme for prostate cancer for all men in the UK is not justified, according to a hugely influential group of experts. Instead they say only men with specific genetic mutations that lead to more aggressive tumours should be eligible. That would rule out black men who…

Getty Images Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure…