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Our brains play a surprising role in recovering from a heart attack

A newly discovered collection of neurons suggests the brain and heart communicate to trigger a neuroimmune response after a heart attack, which may pave the way for new therapies

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Menstrual pad could give women insights into their changing fertility

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Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful

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Why singing, dancing and engaging with art is good for your health

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Why biological clocks get our ‘true age’ wrong – and how AI could help

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Ancient bacterium discovery rewrites the origins of syphilis

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Our oral microbiome could hold the key to preventing obesity

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Does limiting social media help teens? We’ll finally get some evidence

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A scanning electron micrograph of a section through a human placenta

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Strips of dried placenta help wounds heal with less scarring

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Natural ovulation the best option before an IVF frozen embryo transfer

Women using frozen embryos as part of their IVF treatment can either choose to use a medicated cycle or their natural one to prepare their uterus for a pregnancy. Now, scientists have found that the latter option seems to carry fewer risks

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Cross-training may be the key to a long life

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Sunscreens made from ground-up wood reach an SPF of over 180

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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

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The hidden power of epigenetics: Best ideas of the century

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