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How extreme heat affects the body – and the best ways to cope

A short spell in a heat chamber at the University of Brighton showed Alec Luhn that his body is not adapted to high temperatures – but regular exposure can train the body to respond more effectively

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How healthy is your brain? We now know how to find out

Mind

How healthy is your brain? We now know how to find out

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Health

Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work

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Inside Brazil’s vast network of lifesaving free milk banks

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Inside Brazil’s vast network of lifesaving free milk banks

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You should turn off fans when it's too hot – but how hot is too hot?

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The social media ban is an experiment – here’s how it will be studied

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Mind

How to sparkle in conversation with strangers

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Light micrograph of a section through an ovary showing cysts caused by endometriosis

Health

Unpicking endometriosis reveals how it affects more than the pelvis

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CXP17N Giant Anatomical Man model outside the Tate Modern London promoting Damient Hurst

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91av recommends a deep dive into our organs by Giulia Enders

Giulia Enders made her name with Gut, an exploration of our intestines. Now, in the compelling follow-up Organ Speak, she’s listening to what our other organs are telling us

Culture

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Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery

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Mind

Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start

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How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel

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Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare?

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