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As surprise pregnancies multiply, some scientists are investigating whether weight loss drugs can improve fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

The findings of a new study can give a ray of hope in the field of brain cancer diagnosis and treatment.

‘There’s evidence that tells us that even if your phone is in the same room, it could be in your bag or pocket, your brain is leaking attention, still thinking about it,’ academy chain chief executive says

"Human evolution has occurred both due to, and in spite of, the placenta. Every pregnancy, unthinkingly, must navigate a careful path through it. Every menstruation is testament to it. It is partly why menopause exists, to give individuals an escape from the energetic costs associated with its imposition."

Teenage girls' and boys' brains have aged faster than normal through the Covid-19 pandemic, findings from a new study have indicated

Caring for your infant can be magical and mind-expanding, but it’s labour too. We all need respite from the rat race, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect.

“We're not talking about emotional maturity. We're talking about brains under stress," says child psychiatrist.

Bradley Douglas’ parents reportedly decided his life support machine be turned off after he suffered a ‘catastrophic’ brain injury