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'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence - Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me -- As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

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Why Canadians can now get cheaper generic Ozempic - and Americans can't -- Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

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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.

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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early? -- Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

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How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe -- There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

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Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan -- The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

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Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan -- Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

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How 20 minutes in nature can boost your health -- Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

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Want a better night's sleep? Go camping -- No beds, more birdsong: why outdoor sleep can make for better slumber which continues after you return home.

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The Nordic approach to getting outdoors -- Unwinding in the open air is so ingrained in the culture, some companies build it into the working week. But is it under threat in an increasingly global and digital society?

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Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you -- Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

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The hiking movement to reclaim green spaces -- Racism and unequal access to green spaces are just two reasons people of colour spend less time in nature. Meet the groups working to bring the benefits of the great outdoors to all.

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A natural cure for loneliness -- There is an ever-growing list of the benefits of nature prescriptions – now researchers say nature could offer a cure for loneliness too.

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

1 month ago

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

1 month 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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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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How people woke up before alarm clocks

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Children need to move more. Here's how to help - Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.

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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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How enjoying your food could help you lose weight

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Science says dating app users fall into the same cycle. Here's how to spot it - Download, burnout, delete, repeat: Dating app users follow a predictable and dangerous pattern. These are the signs you're falling for it – and how to escape.

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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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Is it limerence, infatuation or love? How to tell

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Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?

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How to Boost Your Brain Power

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The Jennings vs Alzheimer's

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The Flu That Killed 50 Million

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What Makes Us Human

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The Food Chain

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Complex with Kimberley Wilson

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All in the Mind

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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

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The Music & Meditation Podcast

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Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

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It's So Loud In Here!

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How to know if your pet has allergies -- Cats and dogs can be allergic to pollen, but getting a diagnosis is a lengthy process.

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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.

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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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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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20 Apr 2026 -- Is AI making us forget how to think? -- As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental outsourcing comes with a cost. -- 20 Apr 2026

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18 Apr 2026 -- 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. -- 18 Apr 2026

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17 Apr 2026 -- I gave up eating sugar. This is what I learned -- Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your health? -- 17 Apr 2026

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