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Stimulating one of the largest nerves in the body could be the game-changing treatment for depression that researchers have been looking for. A recent study found that stimulating the vagus nerve produced long-lasting improvements in…

A 'next generation' immunotherapy treatment that has the potential to cure leukaemia has been given NHS approval.Obe-cel is a type of CAR T-cell therapy developed in the UK and works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body's…

Women with persistent, painful bladder infections are being forced to shell out hundreds of pounds for a ‘revolutionary’ vaccine that can prevent the agonising condition from returning – because the NHS currently won’t fund it, say…

A growing number of experts believe one common menopause medication could stop tinnitus in its tracks among midlife women.The condition – a constant ringing or buzzing in the ears, even when no external sound is present – affects an…

Ayahuasca is the go-to hallucinogenic brew for wellness bros and burned-out professionals. Whether they're seeking internal healing, or trying to ease depression or substance abuse disorders, folks are flocking to the beverage.But now,…

A tiny chip the size of a grain of sand implanted in the back of the eye can effectively restore vision loss, scientists reveal.Measuring just 2mm x 2mm, the 'pioneering' implant is paired with a special pair of augmented reality (AR)…

The condition that causes extreme discomfort in response to certain sounds may be more than just a sensory issue, but rather a result of emotional and attention regulation problems that can be treated.A visceral feeling of disgust upon…

The day before she was due to fly to Cape Town for her grandson’s wedding, Shirley Boyle was suddenly struck down with what she describes as ‘the worst back pain of my life’.Determined not to miss the celebrations, the 77-year-old former…

By KATHARINE SPURRIER Published: 12:19 EDT, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 12:19 EDT, 30 September 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- The…

Into The Dream Lab by Michelle Carr (Profile Books £18.99, 368pp)The academic Michelle Carr decided to become a dream scientist after a disturbed night’s sleep in 2008. She opened her eyes, sat up and saw the rest of her body still lying…