How one writer changed the way we talk about mental health
When Elizabeth Wurtzel published her wildly influential first book, Prozac Nation, in 1994, the critics hardly fell over themselves to
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She threw her iPhone out the window and has never been happier
Body Language is our wellbeing column, examining trending issues in diet, health and fitness. Checking my phone is like a
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Peanut allergy vaccine to rewrite the immune system
Peanut allergies could become a thing of the past as breakthrough research from the University of South Australia develops a
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5 Popular Sex Toys and How to Use Them to Feel the Most Pleasure
Did you know that sex toys have been around for about 30,000 years? In her book Buzz: A Stimulating History
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Human genetic enhancement might soon be possible—but where do we draw the line?
The first genetically edited children were born in China in late 2018. Twins Lulu and Nana had a particular gene—known
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Trends in Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses across the United States
A recent analysis offers estimates of the changes in incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, confirming previous reports
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Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors
To understand the molecular bases of cancer, it is imperative to determine the genetic alterations responsible for the development and
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Carbon monoxide poisoning: German under-estimate the risk
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a Gas that can lead to fatal poisoning. In addition, the majority of people are aware
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Hardening of the arteries: Platelets, inflammation and a rogue protein conspire against the heart
The Lipid Hypothesis of coronary artery disease has long held that a high level of cholesterol is the causative factor
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The Best Ways to Get Rid of Cramps in Your Legs
Having your leg or calf seize in the middle of the night is a pretty brutal way to wake up.
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