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Why some people drink gallons of water but stay desperately thirsty.
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Persistent indigestion isn’t always harmless. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to skip the pharmacy aisle and see your GP instead.
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From skin warts to cancer why human papillomavirus deserves more attention and better awareness.
Although the spine is naturally slightly curved, certain health conditions can make these curves more extreme.
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Pain can occur when the spine curves more than it naturally should.
Apesar de apenas seis elementos comporem cerca de 98,5% da nossa massa corporal, o 1,5% restante é tão vital quanto e responsável por funções essenciais do organismo.
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Cálcio, potássio, arsênio: o que a tabela periódica nos diz sobre a vida, a morte e tratamentos dentários.
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Calcium, potassium, arsenic. What the periodic table tells us about life, death and dental work.
Fingers, toes and everything in between may be at risk of injury.
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Climbing and bouldering are increasingly popular past-times – but they can also lead to a whole host of injuries.
A menos que você seja a Hera Venenosa do Batman, provavelmente não precisa se abastecer de clorofila. E, a menos que sua dieta seja deficiente, você também não precisa comprar pós ou cremes de colágeno. Ame a pele em que você se encontra. É melhor do que ficar verde como a Elphaba de Wicked.
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A clorofila não pode “oxigenar seu sangue” e os cremes de colágeno não apagam magicamente as rugas. Mas há alguma ciência por trás da propaganda.
cada infecção recebe um valor chamado R0, que indica quantas pessoas provavelmente serão infectadas por uma já infectada: valores de R0 acima de 1 levam a surtos e epidemias.
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Algumas doenças que se espalham como fogo, mas outras não se disseminam tão rápido.
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Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
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Everyone’s putting protein in everything. But is more always better? Let’s weigh it up (and put the whey down).
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The diseases that spread like wildfire. And those that don’t.
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Testes are heat-sensitive, motion-triggered – and smarter than you probably give them credit for.
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From kale to carrots here’s what your body really needs – and why you might want to rethink your relationship with liver.
What are you bringing back with you?
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Don’t ignore these symptoms after your trip abroad.
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Summer’s here and so are the stings. From nettles to ticks to jellyfish, here’s how to treat (and avoid) the season’s most painful bites.
Even those who don’t play sports are at risk of tennis elbow.
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Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow are both caused by repetitive movement.
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Hot sand, sunburn, and sizzling sausages – summer is full of burn hazards.
Many people find their mood gets a boost in the summer.
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The key answer lies in our brain – and how our body is hardwired to respond to light and temperature changes.
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Mounjaro offers up to 20% weight loss – but it’s not for everyone. Learn about eligibility, alternatives and why long-term habits still matter most.
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How to stay safe from rabies on your next trip.
Sports hernias – which are more common in men – cause pain in the groin and pubic region.
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Around 70% of all sports hernias appear to be related to football.
Tom Cruise in Dead Reckoning.
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How far can the human body go? Ask Tom Cruise.
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From honey poultices to superglued cuts, explore some of the weirdest wound care hacks ever attempted – and why knowing the right thing to do matters.
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Saunas offer legitimate health benefits—from cardiovascular support to cognitive protection. But combining them with alcohol could undo all that good.