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Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking
The northern hemisphere has seen a surge in winter viruses. Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockOver the past month or two, many northern hemisphere...
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Cold weather brings itchy, irritated, dry and scaly skin – here’s how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor
For some skin conditions, keeping hydrated is key. Yuliya Shevtsova/EyeEm via Getty ImagesIn many parts of the U.S., the winter...
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Watching your weight? You may only need to make small changes to your daily routine
An extra 10-20 minutes of walking each day can really make a difference. Ground Picture/ ShutterstockLosing weight is one of...
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Few of us would question the need to break the silence around mental illness. Countless campaigns have drilled into us...
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Climate change trauma has real impacts on cognition and the brain, wildfire survivors study shows
The 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 20,000 buildings in and around Paradise, Calif. Marcus Yam /Los Angeles...
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Alzheimer’s: blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start
Though this genetic form of Alzheimer's only affects around 1% of the population, it provides useful information on how the...
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Kicking off the new year by cleansing your body with a detox diet? A dietitian unpacks the science behind these fads
A healthy diet – with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains – is one key to a healthy body....
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Is Veganuary bad for you? A nutritionist explains why plant-based diets need proper planning
Shutterstock/Dmitry GalaganovVeganuary is upon us again, with thousands of people around the world giving up animal products for the month...
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COVID may have enhanced many dads’ involvement in parenting – our research shows why caregiving roles can last
Data suggests fathers took on more childcare during the pandemic. SeventyFour/ShutterstockRecent data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics suggests...
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Creatine supplements: what the research says about how they can help you get in shape
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