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Using common painkiller in pregnancy might raise ADHD risk in children

Children may have a higher risk of developing ADHD if their mothers used paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen – during pregnancy, adding weight to the contested link between the painkiller and fetal brain development

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Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake

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Humpback whale songs have patterns that resemble human language

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Laughing gas could be picked up by a breathalyser

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Bonobos can tell when they know something you don't

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Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing

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The surprising relationship between your microbiome and sleeping well

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The surprising relationship between your microbiome and sleeping well

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Zero-carbon shipping fuel could be a new source of pollution

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The science of exercise: Sticking to your New Year’s workout plan

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The science of exercise: Sticking to your New Year’s workout plan

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The problems with Dry January – and what you could try doing instead

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The problems with Dry January – and what you could try doing instead

Many people decide to give up alcohol during January. But is this actually helpful in the long-term and are there better, easier ways to change our drinking habits, asks Ian Hamilton

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US teens are using less of every substance – except for one

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Are vast amounts of hydrogen fuel hidden below Earth's surface?

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Eight healthy habits could slow the ageing of your brain

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The science of exercise: How a workout benefits your brain

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