The brain on LSD revealed: first scans show how the drug affects the brain
Researchers from Imperial College London, working with the Beckley Foundation, have for the first time visualised the effects of LSD on the brain.
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Cost of diabetes hits 825 billion dollars a year, according to new study
The global cost of diabetes is now 825 billion dollars per year, according to the largest ever study of diabetes levels across the world.
World's obese population hits 640 million, according to largest ever study
More than one in ten men and one in seven women across the globe are now obese, according to the world's biggest obesity study.
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From cancer and heart disease to Zika virus - unlocking secrets of the placenta
Placenta is a medical marvel. A half kilo mass of blood vessels and connective tissue, it's the only organ the body grows from scratch in adulthood.
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'Silencer molecules' switch off cancer's ability to spread around body
Scientists have revealed that a key molecule in breast and lung cancer cells can help switch off the cancers' ability to spread around the body.
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Antibiotic resistance in children at worryingly high levels, warn scientists
Antibiotic resistance in children with urinary tract infections has reached high levels, according to research from Imperial College London.
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From radioactive sweat to airport scanners - top myths debunked by expert
Our society has a difficult relationship with radiation.
Although a life-saver, through cancer treatment and X-rays, it also holds deadly potential.
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Incredible images with dark Victorian past scoop top prize
A set of startling images of the bones of Victorian children have won a prestigious international award.
Infant milk formula does not reduce risk of eczema and allergies, says new study
A type of baby formula does not reduce allergy risk - despite previous claims to the contrary - according to research led by Imperial College London.
Too many avoidable errors in patient care, says report
Avoidable harm to patients is still too high in healthcare in the UK and across the globe.
