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Taking a nap after learning a new task may be a good way to commit it to memory - as long as you dream, say scientists.

Men living in deprived areas are less likely to receive radiotherapy or surgery for prostate cancer, a study suggests.

Scottish scientists say they may have taken a step forward in using gene therapy to treat tumours.

Scottish scientists say they may have taken a step forward in using gene therapy to treat tumours.

The drunken antics of some sporting heroes do not affect the alcohol drinking habits of the young, research suggests.

People with the skin condition vitiligo may have natural protection against skin cancer, a study suggests.

Babies born before 24 weeks are spending longer in intensive care without improvement in overall survival rates, a study finds.

Researchers launch a decades-long study into whether there is a link between mobile phones and health problems such as cancer.

Taking a nap after learning a new task may be a good way to commit it to memory - as long as you dream, say scientists.

Men living in deprived areas are less likely to receive radiotherapy or surgery for prostate cancer, a study suggests.