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Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.
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'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
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Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.
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An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."
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No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.
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We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom over our heads.
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Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a new species.
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Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.
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It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!
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Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months of age.
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The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.
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An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said Monday.
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The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.
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The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children's hospitals in many parts of the country -- especially with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
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Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much?
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Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it's crucial to put them in the right place to be effective.
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Two women leading the way in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
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Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.
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Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
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Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.
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The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre.
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The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury.
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Art Shape works with the NHS to deliver creative courses as prescriptions.
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Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.
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Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.
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The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.
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Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.
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Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.
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Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.
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Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
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Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
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Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
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The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
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They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
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Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
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Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
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Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
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The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
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The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
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She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
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The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
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Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
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In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
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Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
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The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
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With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
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Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
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Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
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Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
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BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
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But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
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Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
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Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
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People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
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The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
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The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
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The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
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The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
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Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
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Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
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With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
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It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
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As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
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Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
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Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
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Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.
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Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
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The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer.
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Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
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One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
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Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.
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The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
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Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
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South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
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What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
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Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
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The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
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Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
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The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
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The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.
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Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
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The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
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Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
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Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
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The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
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Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
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As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice.
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The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
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How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital.
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An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements.
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The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.
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The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
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Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.
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Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.
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The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
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The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
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The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
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The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
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All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
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