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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.

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Iodised salt has become uncool but many of us need to eat more iodine

Iodine deficiency is on the rise among people in the UK, the US and Australia. A century ago this led to drops in IQ, height and thyroid health – and the modern fancy salt fad may be leading to a resurgence, says columnist Alice Klein

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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer’s

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose

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Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet

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An illustration of the glymphatic system, which is comprised of channels that clear waste from the brain

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The brain’s cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer’s proteins

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How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing

The same principles that help astronauts stay strong in microgravity can help us all resist the slow collapse of ageing – and it’s not all about hitting the gym more

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Cystitis or tooth decay could trigger dementia just a few years later

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Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?

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A negative attitude towards ageing is making you age faster

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Professor Daisy Fancourt on the life-changing power of the arts

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