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An end to communicable diseases?

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'Powerful and beautiful': Why we all need body fat

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What really helps save a relationship

By Sophie Hardach
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What hunter-gatherers can teach us about sleep

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What general anaesthetic reveals about our brains

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How to minimise air pollution while exercising

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How allergies can develop later in life

By Jamie Ducharme
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30-second habits to improve your mood

By Melissa Hogenboom
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Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way

By Amanda Ruggeri
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How to future-proof your wrists

By David Cox
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How to look after your oral microbiome

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The search for a vaccine against Lyme disease

By Brianna Abbott
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Sharing meals can reduce your risk of depression

By David Robson and Alessia Franco
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Being nude in public can help your body image

By Molly Gorman
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The habits that help you wake up without an alarm

By Ally Hirschlag