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Health Check newsletter: How our minds can affect our bodies

Placebos, nocebos and the startling effect your mindset can have on your health

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High cholesterol levels. Computer artwork balls of cholesterol in a blood vessel. Cholesterol is a lipid, a fat-like substance. High blood levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol compared to HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are thought to raise the risk of atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls. This is a major cause of heart attack and stroke.

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Fat levels in blood predict risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease

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Physical fitness linked to lower risk of developing dementia

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Health Check newsletter: A U-turn in Caesarean policy

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Lose yourself: How transcendent experiences can boost your well-being

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bernat Armangue/AP/Shutterstock (12826679g) Afghans trying to flee Ukraine sleep inside Lviv railway station, in Lviv, west Ukraine. Russia's military assault on Ukraine has entered its fifth day, forcing hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians and foreign residents to escape from war and seek refuge in neighboring countries Russia War, Lviv, Ukraine - 27 Feb 2022

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Aid agencies warn of humanitarian emergency in Ukraine

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Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, in January 2020

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A detailed look at the coronavirus’s first days at a Wuhan market

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Omega-3 supplements could reduce the number of premature births

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Air pollution may make some bacteria in our nose and throat turn nasty

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Cleaning products cause indoor pollution levels similar to a busy road

Fragrant chemicals in scented surface cleaners react with ozone to produce pollutant particles that may be harmful to the respiratory system

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Antibiotic-resistant superbug has a protein coat like chain mail

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DIY treatments and clinical trials – one person’s tale of long covid

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Brain cells that regulate wakefulness may become overactive with age

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Thousand edible plants identified as underused source of vitamins

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