Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won’t work for everyone
Knowing how much exercise it takes to burn the calories in certain foods may be easier for consumers to understand....
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Parkinson’s disease: treatment is best started early
BBC broadcaster Jeremy Paxman was brought to hospital after he collapsed in a park while walking his dog. A doctor...
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Body piercings may be artistic, but they bring risks of infection, allergic reactions, scarring and urine leakage
Infections, scarring and hepatitis B and C are just some of the health problems caused by body piercing. Laurence Monneret/The...
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‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere – here’s what you need to know about them
Some non-stick pans may contain PFAS. Parpalea Catalin/ ShutterstockWhether you’ve heard of them before or not, “forever chemicals” are all...
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Heavy periods can lead to big health problems for young women — but many don’t get the help they need
People with heavy menstrual bleeding may loose close to a pint of liquid during their period. Tony Thiethoaly/ ShutterstockMany of...
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Birth control pill linked to greater risk of blood clots in women with obesity – here’s what you need to know
The combined pill contains both oestrogen and progestin. Image Point Fr/ ShutterstockWomen who are obese and taking the combined oral...
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Flu is set for a big comeback now COVID restrictions are lifted – here’s what you need to know
TT THAILAND/ShutterstockThe flu seasons of 2020 and 2021 were mild, mostly thanks to measures people took against COVID, such as...
Read moreCOVID cases are rising in England – here’s how things might play out as we move towards winter
COVID infections in England had been falling since July. But the proportion of people testing positive started to rise again...
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Abuse in women’s professional soccer was an ‘open secret’ – the ‘bystander effect’ and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out
Fans of the Portland Thorns hold protest signs during a game in 2021. AP Photo/Steve DipaolaAn investigation has found that...
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Body neutrality: what it is and how it can help lead to more positive body image
Jameela Jamil is a big advocate of body neutrality. ETIENNE LAURENT/ EPAConstantly “loving your body” – no matter what –...
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