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Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing

Taking a daily omega-3 supplement appears to slow down the rate of biological ageing by three months – and even more so if you also take vitamin D and exercise

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‘Obsolete’ muscle that wiggles ears actually activates while listening

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Scratching an itch could help boost your immune defences

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Creatine shows promise for treating depression

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Is recycled plastic in utensils and toys really a big health concern?

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Muscle patch made from stem cells could treat heart failure

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A mouse with two fathers (left) and a control mouse (right) of the same age and sex

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Mice born with two fathers – but don’t expect the same for people

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Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (gold) within a nasal cell

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Covid smell loss eased by injecting blood cells into the nose

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Wake up to the bigger picture on how to get a better night’s sleep

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The new science of sleep: How to sleep better whatever your lifestyle

We all know the tired old advice about how to get the best night's rest, but it can be hard to follow in the real world. A more personalised and holistic approach could help

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A better understanding of our hormones and sleep could improve both

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Thinking a drug is a knockoff generic can cause worse side effects

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Trump’s exit from World Health Organization could backfire on the US

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What nine sleep researchers do to get their best night’s rest

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