Health
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise…
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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
A new daily pill could help people coming off weight-loss jabs remain slim, latest research says. The drug is already…
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Why modern parents feel more sleep deprived than our ancestors did
In ancient times, parents probably didn’t suffer as much from feeling sleep deprived, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for…
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What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Seventeen American passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship docked in Spain’s Canary Islands are being flown by a government charter…
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Your heart rate is more uneven than you think. This is what it says about your health
Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels and exercise capacity. They…
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Food labels have far-reaching effects on our health
Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to encourage consumers to…
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What death doulas can teach us about dying
For Rita Ball there’s nothing more meaningful than holding a person’s hand in their final moments. “It is absolutely raw,”…
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The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
“It’s just terrifying,” Chloe says. “I get panic attacks.” The 29-year-old has epilepsy and is struggling to get the drugs…
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Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
For thousands of women, getting an endometriosis diagnosis can take years. Now, a new scan technique may help spot the…
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Hay fever: Nine tips for coping with pollen and seasonal allergens
From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your…
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