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Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
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OCT 14, 2026
What happens in the ovaries postmenopause?
New research shows the ovaries remain biologically active after the menopause
26 MIN
OCT 7, 2026
Should we be worried about the plague?
What exactly is the plague, where is it found and how dangerous is it?
26 MIN
SEP 30, 2026
Do men and women receive different medical treatment?
Men and women are frequently treated differently by healthcare systems
26 MIN
SEP 23, 2026
Could AI improve healthcare in low-income communities?
Discussing the role of AI in healthcare and how it could impact low-income communities
26 MIN
SEP 16, 2026
Expanding reproductive choice in women's sports
The Spanish FA announces new fertility treatment options for female footballers and refs
26 MIN
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