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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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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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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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'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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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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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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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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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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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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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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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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Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.
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Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.
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James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
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Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
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The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
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PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
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James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
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James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
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A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
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The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
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James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
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The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
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Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
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The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
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The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
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Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
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A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
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Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
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Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
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Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
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The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
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There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
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Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
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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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Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
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As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
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STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
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Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
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Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
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The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
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Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
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Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
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Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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