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Is it true that … a cold shower is the best way to cool down on a hot night?
It’s another sticky summer evening. You’re too hot to sleep. Surely an ice-cold shower is the best way to cool...
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I was fined £500 after putting a coffee cup in a rubbish bag next to a full bin
I was outside London Waterloo railway station and was looking for a bin to dispose of an empty coffee cup.The...
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‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns
By rights, Irvine Welsh ought to be photographed somewhere gritty, looking grumpy, he says: “That’s the brand.” Beside a graffitied...
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A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements?
MultivitaminsMultivitamins are one of the most commonly used supplements worldwide – but for most people, there isn’t evidence of a...
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Should I leave my polyamorous relationship if I want to start a family? | Leading questions
I have been in a wonderful relationship for six years. We are polyamorous and recently we have been thinking about...
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Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe,...
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Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer...
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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the...
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Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming, with some venues touting them as a way to beat...
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Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak
Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are...
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