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BBC News - Health

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Seven ways to trick yourself into eating better -- We might believe we are in control of what we choose to eat, but our senses are constantly manipulating what we buy and how much we consume. Here's how to turn them to your advantage.

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Why you're never too old for therapy -- We assume therapy belongs to youth, yet older people may be particularly likely to benefit from psychological support.

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Our son's 20 allergies are so complex he has to travel to the US for regular treatment -- Yann Jennings, 10, has allergies including seafood, cats and coconut, but can now eat some nuts daily.

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'I've never been this good': Revolutionary immune reset puts UK patient's lupus in remission -- Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

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Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds -- From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

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Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done -- Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

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How male drinking affects babies -- A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

8 days ago

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends -- Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

8 days ago

How money and power affect male self-esteem -- What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health.

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Why male fertility is in decline -- Sperm quality appears to be declining around the world but is a little discussed cause of infertility. Now scientists are narrowing in on what might be behind the problem.

8 days ago

Six Steps to Calm -- Discover a calmer future with this course of six science-backed techniques, weekly to your inbox.

2 months ago

Health Fix -- Trusted insights for better health and wellbeing rooted in science, every Wednesday to your inbox.

2 months ago

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut -- A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated? -- Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them? -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery -- Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

The health benefits of drinking matcha tea -- As a self-confessed coffee addict, Melissa Hogenboom examines the science behind matcha tea's health benefits. -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Why walking backwards can be good for your health -- Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain. -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

Why do we want to be remembered after we die? Research shows that considering how we will be remembered when we die can help us improve our mental health and find more meaning during our lives – including if we are still young.

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Five minutes of exercise a day could help you live longer

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Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

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Chasing longevity: The business of not ageing

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Parents weren't always this tired. What changed? Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.

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Want a better night's sleep? Go camping

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Your phone's blue light isn't ruining your sleep

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The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

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Brazil bets on 'smart vests' for World Cup glory - Player tracking technology has helped the Brazilian football team gather years of data on its stars in the run up to the 2026 World Cup.

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Children need to move more. Here's how to help

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Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing

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Food labels are actually affecting your health

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What blindside divorce tells us about modern love - More people are sharing their experience of being divorced out of the blue. Psychologists tell the BBC why a spouse might initiate a sudden split.

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Science says dating app users fall into the same cycle. Here's how to spot it

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Six families, six very different summer trips

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This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant

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What Makes Us Human

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Food: Delicious Science

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How to Boost Your Brain Power

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Keeping it Up: The Story of Viagra

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Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?

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The Food Programme

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The Food Chain

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Complex with Kimberley Wilson

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All in the Mind

2 months ago

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

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The Music & Meditation Podcast

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What the penis can reveal about a man's health -- Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia.

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5 Jun 2026 -- A rare few can fend off HIV. Could scientists find a cure through them? -- Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures. -- 5 Jun 2026

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1 Jun 2026 -- The people who are addicted to daydreaming -- Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far. -- 1 Jun 2026

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30 May 2026 -- Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health -- If you're having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too. -- 30 May 2026

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22 May 2026 -- A neuroscientist's guide to thinking smarter in the 21st Century -- In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them. -- 22 May 2026

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20 May 2026 -- The end of the passive wellness retreat -- The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives. -- 20 May 2026

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19 May 2026 -- How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan -- A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country. -- 19 May 2026

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17 May 2026 -- How chewing more could boost your memory and brain health -- While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing. -- 17 May 2026

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15 May 2026 -- The banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatment -- Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works. -- 15 May 2026

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14 May 2026 -- These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes -- Spending a few minutes on your breathing can not only bring instant stress relief, but also benefit your health in the long term. -- 14 May 2026

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1 May 2026 -- Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking -- Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes. -- 1 May 2026

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30 Apr 2026 -- Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile -- A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children. -- 30 Apr 2026

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28 Apr 2026 -- Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies -- From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your seasonal suffering. -- 28 Apr 2026

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27 Apr 2026 -- How enjoying your food could help you lose weight -- The mind-body connection can shape our appetite because our expectation of what we've eaten influences the brain's perceptions of hunger and satiation. -- 27 Apr 2026

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21 Apr 2026 -- Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why -- The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies. -- 21 Apr 2026

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