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Speaking up for the annoying fruit fly
vasekk/ShutterstockFruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But...
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‘Blue balls’: There’s no evidence they’re harmful, and they shouldn’t be used to pressure partners into sex
Even though most people — including health-care professionals — are familiar with the term 'blue balls,' there is surprisingly little...
Read moreBillions is spent on cancer research globally – but is it money well spent?
In 2020, 19 million people around the world received a cancer diagnosis. By 2040, that number is expected to reach...
Read moreBillions spent on cancer research globally – but is it money well spent?
In 2020, 19 million people around the world received a cancer diagnosis. By 2040, that number is expected to reach...
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Black women are at greater risk of maternal death in the UK – here’s what needs to be done
Poorer maternity care may be one explanation. zulufoto/ ShutterstockBlack women are four times more likely to die while pregnant or...
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Drugs that melt away pounds present more questions than answers, but they could be a key tool in reducing the obesity epidemic
Despite the promise of drugs that can help people shed pounds, healthy lifestyle choices are still key to overall health....
Read moreDrugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic
Despite the promise of drugs that can help people shed pounds, healthy lifestyle choices are still key to overall health....
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Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it
Cytomegalovirus belongs to the same virus family, _Herpesviridae_, as cold sores and chickenpox. Callista Images/Image Source via Getty Images“Why didn’t...
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Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it
metamorworks/ShutterstockFrom sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter...
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Four dangers lurking in your garden – and how to protect yourself
The soil you use for your roses may contain something sinister. Mariia Boiko/ ShutterstockMany people see gardening as a relaxing...
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