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Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.
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Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.
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No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."
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The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.
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Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.
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We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom over our heads.
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Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a new species.
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The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.
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It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!
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The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months of age.
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An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said Monday.
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The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children's hospitals in many parts of the country -- especially with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
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Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.
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Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
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Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
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There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
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James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
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Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
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James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
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James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
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A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
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The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
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Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
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An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
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Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
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The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
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The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
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What's the latest on Collagen?
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"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
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Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
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The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
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Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
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Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
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There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
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Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
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The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
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Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
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A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
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Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
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Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
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During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
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Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
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Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
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The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
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Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
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The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
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Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
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Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
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The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.
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The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
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Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
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Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
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Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
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The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
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A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
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The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
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The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
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Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
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A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".
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