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Discover the latest health news, scientific discoveries and big ideas about the human body and treating diseases, covid-19, diet, fitness, exercise, wellness and how to live a healthy life.

Asian tiger mosquitoes can spread dengue and Chikungunya

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Parasite brings down mosquito numbers in parts of Guangzhou

The number of biting Asian tiger mosquitoes, which spread dengue and Chikungunya, has been reduced by more than 80 per cent at two sites in Guangzhou, China

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Why I’m growing bits of human intestine in a dish in the lab

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Using smart watches to monitor your heart could do more harm than good

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Porphyromonas gingivalis

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Experimental Alzheimer’s drug targets gum disease bacteria

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Menstrual cups may help cut plastic use

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Menstrual cups are as safe and leakproof as tampons and pads

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Perceiving oneself as being overweight may be linked to depression

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People who think they’re overweight are more at risk for depression

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Plans to provide genetic testing on the NHS could harm well-being

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Anxiety can disrupt your attention

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High levels of anxiety can slow down your reaction times

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Immunotherapies can seek and destroy cancer cells

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Personalised cancer treatments are becoming more common in the UK

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Anorexia may be linked to hundreds of genetic variants

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Anorexia is a metabolic disorder as well as a psychiatric one

An analysis of nearly 17,000 people with anorexia has found that those with the condition may be genetically prone to weight loss and high physical activity

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Targeting mitochondria in neurons may help relieve severe forms of MS

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Regulating e-cigarette flavours may prompt some people to smoke more

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ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏy living lowers chances of dementia even if genetic risk is high

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René Favaloro: Heart surgery pioneer celebrated in Google doodle

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