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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
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At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus
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How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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Acorns says it spends about £100,000 a year dealing with donated items that cannot be sold.
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1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
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Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
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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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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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The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
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Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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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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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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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 cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
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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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Kelly O'Shea says she has "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
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Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.
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Carys Thurlby says "intense pain had become my normal" but surgery changed her life.
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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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1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
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Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
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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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Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
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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 concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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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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Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side.
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Jo Goldsmith said the RSV vaccine was not available when she was pregnant, but that she would have had it.
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Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
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The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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The Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive.
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A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
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For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
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Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
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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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The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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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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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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