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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No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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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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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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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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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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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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It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.
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The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
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The pioneering test offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn has been successful in his efforts to improve brain cancer care for patients as the UK government announce new measures.
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June says better workplace understanding of the impact of endometriosis might have helped her daughter.
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Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
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Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
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How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
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The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
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The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
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Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
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What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
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Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
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The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
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Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
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A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
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The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
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Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
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The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
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Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.
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It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
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The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
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Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
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It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
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The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
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A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
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Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
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Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
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Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.
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Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.
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June says better workplace understanding of the impact of endometriosis might have helped her daughter.
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Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
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The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
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A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
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Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
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Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
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It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
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New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
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Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
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Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
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