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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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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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 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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Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
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During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
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The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
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A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
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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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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.
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James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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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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Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
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Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.
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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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A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
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Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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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 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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Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
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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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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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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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Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
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Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
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Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
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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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The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
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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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As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
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Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
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People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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