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 mothers
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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Why letting Medicare negotiate drug prices won’t be the game-changer for health care Democrats hope it will be
Drug prices have been soaring in recent years. stevecoleimages/E+ via Getty InagesDemocrats hope their new health care, tax and climate...
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