Having low expectations probably won’t make us happier – here’s what psychology research says
mavo/ShutterstockFinland was recently named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year running. A range of theories have...
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Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
Candida auris is a fungal yeast that can infect humans. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesIn late March 2023,...
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Why Finland is the happiest country in the world – an expert explains
Finland has been the happiest country on earth for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Survey. This...
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The COVID pandemic risks lasting damage to adult social care
Comeback Images/ShutterstockThree years have passed since the UK government implemented emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The Coronavirus...
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Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows
fizkes/ShutterstockMelatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It’s also often used as a medication for people...
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One way to speed up clinical trials: Skip right to the data with electronic medical records
It takes around 17 years for medical research to translate into clinical practice. shapecharge/E+ via Getty ImagesScientific knowledge, as measured...
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Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits
Matcha comes from green tea leaves, which are ground up into a powder. Ekaterina Markelova/ ShutterstockAlthough matcha tea has been...
Read moreA professor is going to live in an underwater hotel for 100 days – here’s what it might do to his body
As nightmares go, being trapped in a small box deep underwater is probably high on many peoples’ lists. But one...
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Heteronormativity in health care is harmful for LGBTQ+ patients – and a source of tension for queer and trans doctors
Expectations of prejudice and discrimination can lead LGBTQ+ patients to avoid seeking health care. Nadzeya Haroshka/iStock via Getty ImagesMembers of...
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New wrist-worn device can quickly tell if you’re having a heart attack – it could save many lives
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/ShutterstockScientists have developed a wrist-worn device that could revolutionise treating heart attacks by speeding up diagnosis – without the...
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