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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
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Covid-19: what to know about UK's new Juno and Pirola variants
in depth Rapidly spreading new JN.1 strain is 'yet another reminder that the pandemic is far from over'
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Why Americans are getting shorter
Under the radar Wealth inequality handed the country's citizens the short end of the stick
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The pros and cons of compounding pharmacies
Pros and cons Customizing medications can be lifesaving and also dangerous
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How a new blood test could revolutionise sepsis diagnosis
The Explainer Early results from ongoing trial suggest faster identification of deadly condition is possible
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
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What's the microbiome and why is it so important?
The Explainer Our bodies serve as vibrant ecosystems for trillions of microbes
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The dangers of too much caffeine
The Explainer It is possible to overdose on the stimulant
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
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Why the FDA is facing pressure to ban red food dye
The Explainer The additive is a carcinogen but is still heavily present in our food
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Could bacteria solve the world's plastic problem?
The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
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