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'Speed, money and compassion': Lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts -- Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

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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.

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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.

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UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months -- The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

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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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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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16 Apr 2026 -- Here's why you might want to be rained on -- Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood. -- 16 Apr 2026

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13 Apr 2026 -- 'It felt like science fiction': The cancer therapy changing lives -- After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body's immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients' lives. -- 13 Apr 2026

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12 Apr 2026 -- Are 'ancient grains' really better for you? -- Unlike commonly farmed crops like wheat, ancient grains have maintained genetic properties from their wild ancestors - and they're linked to many health claims, including that they contain more nutrients than their modern counterparts. -- 12 Apr 2026

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11 Apr 2026 -- How to breathe in fewer microplastics in your home -- Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure. -- 11 Apr 2026

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7 Apr 2026 -- Nature's most agonising stings, ranked by experts who get stung on purpose -- Top contenders for the most excruciating stings or bites include bullet ants, tiny jellyfish and 'murder hornets'. -- 7 Apr 2026

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