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While a friends with benefits arrangement has its risks, research has shown it can empower young people to express their sexuality.
The inspiration for Wegovy and Ozempic.
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From rat poison to explosives, many of the drugs we use have interesting origin stories.
Taking a proactive approach to your menstrual cycle can help promote your sports performance every day.
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Understanding our menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to our periods is vital to improving sports performance.
Easy does it!
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How to improve your pelvic floor and get active after giving birth.
From minuscule moss to colourful flowers and tall trees.
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Plants have not lost their capacity for innovation over the years, finds new study.
The employee was only wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
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The bizarre case of a Pret a Manger employee being stuck in a -18°C freezer for two-and-a-half hours highlights the dangers of cold temperatures.
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Fake social media campaigns can negatively affect both influencers and brands.
Protesters react to policing at a vigil for Sarah Everard.
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Institutional misogyny affects women and girls every day, not just in cases of horrific violence.
Photograph from 2022 shows how buildings in Homs, Syria, remain in ruins years after destruction.
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Wars are no longer fought in the trenches, they’re fought in the streets and civilians are on the frontline.
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Young vegetables, known as microgreens, are said to be good for your health.
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Research shows urban foxes may not be getting more cunning, as people believe.
Slavery ‘regrettable’, says Richard Drax, the biggest landowner in the UK parliament.
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Some UK families whose wealth largely derives from the transatlantic slave trade have agreed to pay reparations.
Many women are afraid to voice concerns about low desire to their doctors.
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It’s normal for desire to change and fluctuate – even on a daily basis.
Carve out time for yourself to avoid getting overwhelmed.
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Women’s wellbeing paradox: unhappier than men but more social, with higher levels of emotional resilience.
The pulverised fuel ash from coal-fired power stations is typically stored in landfill.
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Pulverised fuel ash can be recycled and used to manufacture concrete as well as other products.
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Many young women feel trapped and indebted to their families.
Hold on to your hats (and coats).
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Those who think the worst of Europe’s energy crisis is over are getting ahead of themselves.
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Having little political power has long been what has given the Swedish royal family its continued cultural and political relevance in modern times.
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Weight-loss jabs might help with certain heart conditions, but their benefit is being overstated.
A moment for Spanish feminism.
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The nonconsensual kiss of team captain Jenni Hermoso has sparked a massive and instant rejection of machismo.