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One hit of cocaine may be all it takes to rewire DNA and leave a lasting mark on the brain, causing changes that persist for weeks, a new study suggests. An estimated 42 million Americans have used cocaine at least once. Overall, cocaine…

For Zita Wells it took a ‘funny turn’ while shopping at her local chemist to realise that something was very wrong with her health.The pet carer, 45, had been feeling more tired than usual in recent months – and regularly found herself…

Scientists have uncovered the brain structure that could reveal whether someone is a cold-blooded killer.Researchers scanned the brains of 37 murderers while they were awaiting trial, and found that they all had a critical difference in…

Contraceptives used by millions of women may significantly increase the risk of developing a common type of brain tumour, a major study suggests.Danish researchers analysed the health records of three million women over 25 years and…

Erin McNaught has revealed how her family has finally found hope after enduring the most traumatic year of their lives, following her toddler son's rare brain tumour diagnosis.The former model, 44, opened up in a candid interview with…

For decades, older adults have been advised to take fish oil supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support healthy brain ageing. But now researchers believe the supplement - one of the most widely taken forms of omega-3…

Spending just one hour breathing in polluted air can change the way your brain and lungs function, a new study has found. Air pollution, specifically pollutants called particulate matter (PM), has been linked to a multitude of diseases,…

Women have long been told to expect brain fog, mood swings, disrupted sleep and a creeping sense that they can’t cope with “real life” once they reach their forties - but what if perimenopause is only part of the story? For some, the…

A young engaged couple just weeks from their wedding date were t-boned by a deputy going nearly 100mph, leaving the fiancé dead and the bride-to-be with permanent brain damage and other severe injuries.The crash occurred on September 6,…

Jason Death played for a host of NRL clubs between 1991 and 2004By ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 21:54 EDT, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 21:54 EDT, 7 May 2026 <!-- --> <!--…