Andy Murray injury: what is hip resurfacing and will it help?
Andy Murray has been troubled by hip pain that has affected his tennis performance for the past 10 years. He […]
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Diseases through the decades – here’s what to look out for in your 40s, 60s, 80s and beyond
Many diseases develop and become more likely as we age. Here are some of the most common conditions, and how
How different cultures experience and talk about pain
Many things contribute to how we experience and express pain. Gender, age, education, socioeconomic status, the relative power of the
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The road to enhancement, via human gene editing, is paved with good intentions
The modern ethical debate about human gene editing can be traced back to the post World War II era. The
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Vegan diets are adding to nutritional deficiencies in wealthy countries
Eating a plant-based diet may lower the risk of chronic disease and is good for the environment, but poorly planned vegan diets that do not replace the critical nutrients found in meat, can lead to serious micronutrient deficiencies.
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Is depression a mental or physical illness? Unravelling the inflammation hypothesis
Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they’re injured or ill. This “sickness behaviour” is caused by the activation
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Can foods be ‘negative calorie’?
Diets are everywhere, but could eating “negative calorie” foods, such as celery and grapefruit, help to boost weight loss? A
Teetotal in midlife makes you more likely to develop dementia? What the research actually says
Imagine if someone told you that not drinking alcohol makes you more likely to develop dementia. That’s certainly a bold
Loneliness is contagious – and here’s how to beat it
Loneliness is a common condition affecting around one in three adults. It damages your brain, immune system, and can lead
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Health coaching might sound ‘new age’, but it could help you reach old age
There are two ways of tackling chronic lifestyle diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes: discover new drugs and
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