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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects around 8% to 13% of women during their reproductive years. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive facial hair growth, voice changes, ovarian cysts and challenges in conception. It can also increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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The oysters are more likely to be infected thanks to warmer waters as a result of global warming

Seven in 10 devote an entire day to cleaning a specific room in their home. 

Dr Joan Ransley shares six recipes that showcase how easy and delicious it can be to cook to support digestive health

Birds in India are facing poor conditions due to many factors, including cats. Studies have found cats to be the "single greatest source of anthropogenic mortality" for birds and mammals in the US. Ecologist Monica Kaushik has studied cats' hunting habits in Dehradun and found pet cats hunt birds the…

Antimicrobial resistance – the ability of microorganisms to resist drugs that have been developed to control them – is a severe problem in African countries. The continent has the highest global burden of antimicrobial-resistant infections, with 114.8 deaths per 100,000 people.

Probiotics are microorganisms intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in foods, supplements and beauty products.

Chlamydia is a major threat to koala populations across Australia. This bacterial disease infects between 20% and 90% of individuals in koala populations. It’s a major cause of the rapid decline of many wild populations, particularly in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales.

‘If something is supposed to be refrigerated and it reaches above 40F degrees, bacteria can start to grow,’ dietician warns

Lid up or down? Flush every time? Bleach or bathroom cleaner? Your approach can help keep your health and the planet from going down the pan