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So-called ‘healthy towns’ will address child obesity and dementia, but the real killer remains at large.
Birth cohort studies are an invaluable resource for researchers.
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The Medical Research Council’s National Survey of Health and Development turns 70 this month, and is more ambitious than ever.
If you’re prone to snack when stressed, a pile of dirty dishes might put you over the edge.
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A new study highlights how the condition of your kitchen may affect unhealthy snacking.
Learning to cope.
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A disease which can mimic the slow march of old age is especially cruel and challenging for those in the prime of life.
Feeling squiffy? You’re not alone.
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There’s a new Top Gear presenter in town. First tip: keep your eyes on the road …
It’s not just what you drink, but the way that you drink it.
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The science shows that it’s not just how much you drink, it’s what you drink it with.
The way we eat now.
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When, where, why and how we eat are as important to our well being as what we eat, argues Jane Ogden
Nice night for a stroll: Scott Kelly working outside the International Space Station in 2015.
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What’s life like in a hostile environment that’s literally out of this world?
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Humans have now been living on the International Space Station for 15 years. Here’s what we’ve learned.
New study looks into depression in adolescence and getting help.
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Depression can have a devastating impact when you’re young, so what do teenagers think about their experience?
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Stark new additions to our urban landscape are usually met with moaning – but it rarely lasts.
Moving towards choice in NI.
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Abortion is now legal in cases of rape, incest and serious abnormality. But will local politicians drag their heels?
How to build nearly 800 new care homes each year?
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Reports on the current crisis in elderly care are set to be dwarfed by problems caused by the imminent explosion in the over-85s.
Time for a tax?
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s campaign to introduce a sugar tax on fizzy drinks and snacks has been gaining momentum. Oliver has a history of trying to persuade the British public to eat more healthily…
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Singing in a choir really can change your life for the better. And yes, anyone can do it
Practice makes perfect posture?
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We often think of posture as a physical thing – but our minds play a crucial part too.
Applying the finishing touches to some toasted chilli crickets & wild garlic hummus on rye bread.
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Insects are a healthy and sustainable source of protein. It’s time foodies appreciated them too.
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By definition, a rare disease isn’t always easy to spot but there are ways to make it easier to do.
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The UK’s palliative care is excellent - but that hasn’t prevented scandals like the Liverpool Care Pathway and Mid-staffs.
Solar energy is key to development in African countires.
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Integrated research is key to sustainable development, which helps Africa resolve its energy woes.