Big and small numbers are processed in different sides of the brain
Small numbers are processed in the right side of the brain, while large numbers are processed in the left side of the brain, new research suggests.
Researchers and Google DeepMind collaborate on app to support busy medics
Researchers have developed an app to help medics manage the thousands of individual clinical tasks that need to be organised daily across a hospital.
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Increased demand for 'vaginal seeding' from new parents despite lack of evidence
Doctors are seeing a rise in the number of parents requesting so-called 'vaginal seeding' for babies born by caesarean section.
Iron levels in 60 seconds - our expert reveals the facts about the mineral
Dr Claire Shovlin this week published research suggesting iron treatments may trigger DNA damage to cells in the laboratory, after just 10 minutes.
Iron in the blood could cause cell damage, say researchers
Concentrations of iron similar to those delivered in standard treatments can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes, when given to cells in the lab.
Exposure to air pollution 30 years ago associated with increased risk of death
Exposure to air pollution more than 30 years ago may still affect an individual's mortality risk today, according to new research.
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Head injury patients develop brain clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have revealed that protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease are also found in the brains of people who have had a head injury.
"I can't forget the sight of a young boy, alone, with no-one to collect him"
Nearly 23,000 children have lost parents to Ebola in the crisis-hit countries, according to figures compiled by a doctor from Imperial College London.
Miscarriage research centre could help thousands of families
The UK's first national clinical research centre dedicated to early miscarriage is to open at Imperial College London.
Five ways to get the most out of your doctor's appointment
With GPs in the UK spending an average of 8-10 minutes with each patient, it's important to know how to get the information you need.
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