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New study suggests that women should avoid alcohol around the time of conception.
Bariatric surgery can be life changing, so why are so few being offered the procedure in England?
Intermittent fasting diets are increasingly popular.
Attributes of autism can have a hugely positive role in society.
Mindfulness aligns itself with science and academia to be seen as credible but it lacks any real evidence.
If you're having a bad month, your dog probably is too.
Social media is popularising DIY sunscreen.
If you thought this was about boring box-ticking chats before you leave school for the last time, think again.
About one in ten children who have suffered concussion are thought to have long-term problems.
Ketamine and other psychedelics are being licensed for medical use – two experts advise how to minimise harm for users.
Sure Start saved the NHS millions of pounds.
One in ten cannabis users are dependent on the drug, according to some estimates.
Mosquitoes love sugar – so much so that can delay their search for our blood. Now, their sweet tooth may have revealed an important genetic weapon against the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
Financial rewards can entice us to exercise more, and the benefits are lasting, according to a new research review.
Minority sexual identities are on average less satisfied with their lives — but being accepted is crucial to this.
The fungus birch polypore has a remarkable list of medicinal uses.
Life expectancy has more than doubled in the last two centuries. How much more can it increase?
England is moving to an opt-out organ donation scheme. Here's how it could be a success.
Many adolescents have trouble sleeping - but limiting screen use is not the solution. When used correctly, bedtime use of devices can be beneficial to mental health, without harming sleep quality.
I went to talk to men at football matches about why they don't want to become nurses – here's what I found out.
The pope, presidents and parents can voice their opinion on right-to-die cases, but they shouldn't get to decide.
Lipids in the so-called superfood reduce a central driver of the inflammation associated with type 2 diabetes.
Some carers actually thrive in the face of dementia, here's why.
How intrusive can you be when helping someone speak to a doctor?
New research can for the first time tell us what happens when women wish to go back to the clinic to use their frozen eggs.
Researchers are trying to distinguish the signal from the noise.
Lifestyle gurus define themselves in opposition to experts — but can we really trust what they tell us?
Is it true?
Expert fact checks claim that cannabis cures cancer.
Healthy food isn't just about organic food and so-called superfoods.
Blind people don't have superhuman ears but their brains can rewire themselves to give them an edge over those who can see.
In one sense, the brain feels no pain. In another sense, it feels all the pain.
Milk may be good for you, but perhaps not as good as recent headlines have suggested.
Health researchers fact check the idea that running a marathon suppresses your immune system.
Get fit
Dr James Brown answered questions on Facebook Live from how much exercise you need to what you should eat afterwards.
Working out in a dilapidated gym can yield more benefits than working out in a fancy gym. But it depends on your preferences.
Jogging is the ultimate urban sport: accessible, affordable and very, very good for you.
Why less is more when it comes to exercise.
New Year's health goals? Here's what you need to know.
Meat-free zone
Being vegan and an athlete can go hand-in-hand, but it does take careful planning.
There are plenty of studies, but drawing conclusions from them is not that straightforward.
Does the West need bio-fortification programmes to prevent an epidemic of hidden hunger caused by a rise in veganism?
More and more people are trying veganism, but how does the human body respond to losing animal products from its diet?
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