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Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity

Children seem to be less likely to be obese if they live at high altitude, which may be due to its effect on metabolism and appetite

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ADHD drugs reduce risk of criminal behaviour, drug abuse and accidents

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An illustration of the production of the key signalling molecule interferon, produced by a protein complex binding to DNA

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mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection

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The surprising exercises that will improve your sleep

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Senior couple (aged 65-69) hiking together on a coastal path

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Why ageing doesn’t have to mean years of poor health

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Vape mouthpieces could be swarming with fungi that harm airways

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The real reason why we lost the ability to make vitamin C

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A human Y (right) and X chromosome seen with a scanning electron microscope

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Vanishing Y chromosomes seem to be driving heart disease in men

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A new measure of health is revolutionising how we think about ageing

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Common asthma drug could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

A single dose of the asthma medication zileuton stopped severe allergic reactions in mice by blocking food allergens from entering the bloodstream

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Laughter therapy really could boost your emotional well-being

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NHS talking therapies seem to be less effective for younger adults

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What you need to know about mRNA vaccines in light of RFK’s claims

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Human eggs don’t accumulate as many mutations with age as we thought

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