Five important things you should have learned in sex ed – but probably didn’t
It's important to talk about sex with your partner. SeventyFour/ ShutterstockIf you grew up in the 90s and 00s, you...
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What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life
Although xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone can reverse the effects of the fentanyl and heroin it is often mixed...
Read moreCounting Calories to Lose Weight? Add This Instead
If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight, maybe it’s time for a new approach. One that considers why calorie...
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People with a history of poor mental health were more likely to face psychological and financial problems during the pandemic
Dragana Gordic/ShutterstockMore than a million people in England are waiting for mental health support due to soaring demand exacerbated by...
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Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people
Enforcement of binary gender norms has led to unwanted medical interventions on intersex and cisgender children. Javier Valenzuela/EyeEm via Getty...
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Education might not save you from cognitive decline – new study
Gorodenkoff/ShutterstockTake a look at any list of risk factors for cognitive decline and you’re bound to find “education” among them....
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How to rewire your brain to feel good on Mondays
izzet ugutmen/ShutterstockIf you hate Mondays, you’re most certainly in good company. After a couple of days off, many of us...
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Could the common cold give children immunity against COVID? Our research offers clues
Rawpixel.com/ShuttersockWhy children are less likely to become severely ill with COVID compared with adults is not clear. Some have suggested...
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Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds
Around 18% of the people in our study were likely to have misophonia. silverkblackstock/ ShutterstockMany of us have sounds that...
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Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you
Sitting with legs crossed for prolonged periods may have negative health effects, expert warns. Polina Tankilevitch/ShutterstockAre you sitting comfortably? Just...
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