Another new high for drug deaths in England and Wales – here’s what needs to change
Stokkete/ShutterstockDrug-related deaths in England and Wales have been rising year on year for the past decade. The latest data shows...
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The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains
A 95% reduction in the nicotine content of cigars and cigarettes would make these tobacco products largely nonaddictive. Robert Recker/The...
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What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them
Those stiff, painful spots can take up to two weeks to go away on their own. Sophie Walster/iStock via Getty...
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Canada’s international disaster responders have skills and experience that could be deployed in emergencies here at home
A medical worker looks through the debris of a medical lab in Port-au-Prince, Haiti following an earthquake in January 2010....
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Monkeypox: an expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know
Monkeypox is from the same virus family as smallpox. Kateryna Kon/ ShutterstockSince early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox...
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What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience
Epilepsy is characterized by spontaneous and recurrent seizures, often triggered by stress or visual stimuli. (Shutterstock)There is a growing recognition...
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Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
The way heat and humidity affect people depends on factors like the weather that's typical where they are. Hans Huber/Westend61...
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Houseplants don’t just look nice – they can also give your mental health a boost
Houseplants can be an essential link to nature – especially for those without access to a garden. Syda Productions/ ShutterstockFor...
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Staying hydrated is part of staying safe during summer workouts. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty ImagesAs temperatures...
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Three ways to tackle the ‘Sunday scaries’, the anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend
Many people experience anxiety or dread when the end of the weekend rolls around. Nicoleta Ionescu/ ShutterstockSunday is often a...
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