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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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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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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Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.
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A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
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Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.
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What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?
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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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James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
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All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.
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The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
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James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
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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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Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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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 British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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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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From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
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The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
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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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Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
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The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
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Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
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Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.
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Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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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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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
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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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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
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Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
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The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
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In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
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Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
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Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
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Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.
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A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
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The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
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The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.
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From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
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The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
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A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
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Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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