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β€˜Pregorexia': The hidden danger facing expectant mothers

Pregnancy can be a "perfect storm" for eating disorders that is often overlooked.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age

All exercise helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better – here's how you can get stronger.


Men's Health

Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

How male drinking affects babies

A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends

Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

How money and power affect male self-esteem

What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health.

Why male fertility is in decline

Sperm quality appears to be declining around the world but is a little discussed cause of infertility. Now scientists are narrowing in on what might be behind the problem.


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How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated?

Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them?

The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery

Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations.

The health benefits of drinking matcha tea

As a self-confessed coffee addict, Melissa Hogenboom examines the science behind matcha tea's health benefits.

The race to unlock nature’s hidden secrets

A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world’s largest biological database.

Why walking backwards can be good for your health

Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain.


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What the penis can reveal about a man's health

Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia.

A rare few can fend off HIV. Could scientists find a cure through them?

Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.

The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far.

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

If you’re having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too.

A neuroscientist's guide to thinking smarter in the 21st Century

In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.

The end of the passive wellness retreat

The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.

How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

How chewing more could boost your memory and brain health

While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.

The banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatment

Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works.

These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes

Spending a few minutes on your breathing can not only bring instant stress relief, but also benefit your health in the long term.

Food labels are actually affecting your health

Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to encourage consumers to make healthier choices, better labelling and education are crucial.

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile

A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children.

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your seasonal suffering.

How enjoying your food could help you lose weight

The mind-body connection can shape our appetite because our expectation of what we've eaten influences the brain's perceptions of hunger and satiation.

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