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A classroom decorated to resemble a woodland as part of a myopia trial in a school in Lijiang in Yunnan province, China

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Classrooms decorated like woodlands seem to slow myopia progression

Spending a lot of time outdoors may be the best way to prevent myopia, or delay its progression, but this isn't always practical. Now, research suggests that bringing the outside in may be a valid workaround

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We’re finally learning how perimenopause profoundly changes the brain

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Tattoos are being linked to some cancers. Are they really a risk?

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Popular TikTok videos about ADHD are full of misinformation

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Microdosing LSD is not an effective ADHD treatment

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Adding extra protein to ultra-processed foods helps reduce overeating

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The 13 drugs and supplements that could slow brain ageing

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PPW5E4 The Nose art installation in St. Lorenz, Austria

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How we could achieve dog-level sense of smell – and what it would mean

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A fresh understanding of tiredness reveals how to get your energy back

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Signs of Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been hidden in his books

Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a type of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, in 2007 – but an analysis of his Discworld books suggests there were signs of the condition a decade earlier

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Giving blood frequently may make your blood cells healthier

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Ozempic is increasingly being linked to vision loss. What’s the truth?

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Does education help build a cognitive reserve to ward off dementia?

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The US may start vaccinating chickens and cows against bird flu

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