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There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences
Recent advances in research on human development, and brain science in particular, have revealed that traumatic childhood literally changes the...
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Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water
Salty french fries may taste good, but they just contribute to dehydration and obesity. William Voon/EyeEm via Getty ImagesScientific studies...
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Serena Williams: why many female athletes feel pressure to retire after becoming a mother
Williams has won 23 grand slams in her career. photoyh/ ShutterstockSerena Williams has announced she’s retiring from tennis. During her...
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Williams has won 23 grand slams in her career. photoyh/ ShutterstockSerena Williams has announced she’s retiring from tennis. During her...
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NHS dentistry is at breaking point – only radical action may be enough to fix it
Those lucky enough to get an appointment often have to wait months for their care. DC Studio/ ShutterstockAlmost 90% of...
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Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees
LightField Studios/ShutterstockA scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist...
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What is listeria? A microbiologist explains the bacterium behind recent deadly food poisoning outbreaks
Investigators in Florida traced a listeria outbreak to ice cream. Graiki/Moment via Getty ImagesBacteria do, and will, end up in...
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Summer colds: this may explain why so many have suffered them this year
Enteroviruses and parainfluenza 3 virus are more common in summer. Estrada Anton/ ShutterstockMost of us associate colds and the flu...
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A dog has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, highlighting risk of the virus infecting pets and wild animals
A dog in Paris has become the first case of a pet contracting monkeypox from its owners. Cavan Images via...
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Fake research can be harmful to your health – a new study offers a tool for rooting it out
Although most medical research is reliable, studies that are flawed or fake can lead to patients undergoing treatments that might...
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