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Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower recovery.
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One type of sweat tends to smell more than the other, and it might not be the one you think.
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Modern life bombards our brains with stimulation, through scrolling feeds, video games, email pings and sugary snacks. Can going without for 24 hours help?
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Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
Regulatory T cells monitor other immune cells and ensure that our immune system tolerates our own tissues.
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How this year’s Nobel-winning research could make cancer immunotherapy even smarter.
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Here’s what’s really going on while you’re in the waiting room.
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Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
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Sleeplessness, anxiety and invisible care work show why extreme heat is a public-health emergency.
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Children’s supplements claim to support immunity, growth, or overall wellbeing. But what does the science say?
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People who can’t afford to treat tooth decay may live with pain and have missing teeth – and they’re more likely to face discrimination.
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Bladder trouble isn’t just bad luck. These six common mistakes could be the reason.
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The review recommended an independent accreditation body as a priority. But there are notable gaps, including no mention of a national donor register.
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From peppermint to cumin, research suggests these herbs and spices could help soothe your digestive system.
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for yet another case involving the LGBTQ+ community.
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If conversion therapy is deemed speech, then bans on it likely will fall.
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No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Here’s what’s behind the latest news.
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Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
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After completing studies in prescribing, registered nurses will be able to prescribe a range of medicines – in collaboration with a doctor or nurse practitioner.
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Yoghurts, microbes and a 117-year lifespan: the story of María Branyas Morera’s extraordinary gut.
Caffeine pouches contain micro-ground caffeine and flavourings, which dissolve in saliva and release caffeine molecules directly into the bloodstream.
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Fast, discreet and trending: caffeine pouches promise energy on demand. But here’s why they could be riskier than they might seem.
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Supermodel Noami Campbell is said to be into it, as is the US military. Here’s what you need to know about ear seeding.