Certain foods and drinks – including fizzy drinks, spicy meals, citrus fruits and artificial sweeteners – can irritate the bladder and worsen symptoms for those already prone to problems. Aim for a ...

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A new study reveals evolutionary reasons behind women outliving men by 5 years, and suggests potential ways for men to close this longevity gap.

Women usually live longer than men, and animals show the same pattern. Evolution, genes, and parenting explain why.

Rates of vaping among 13 to 15-year-olds are ‘on average nine times higher than the prevalence among adults’, the World Health Organisation said ...

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

Losing a loved one brings pain no matter the circumstances. Not knowing what happened to them only adds more agony. That ...

Lauren Rosenfeld, the study’s co-author, said she hopes the findings reach wider audiences, empowering more patients to use ...

A 2007 study indicates that women who have migraines with auras are at increased risk for stroke. The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of M ...

Serious crime is down on Metro Transit, but riders continue to report “quality of life” crime that makes some feel unsafe on ...

For the first time in many years, I returned to my birthplace for a get-together with women I had gone to school with. We had all turned into 75. We wanted rituals to mark this passage. I had not ...