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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

Health

Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

We often don't know the causes of preterm birth – but analysing metabolic substances in the vaginal microbiome may be a way to predict the risk of premature labour

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Practicing just 5 minutes of breathing exercises every one day for one month can ease anxiety

Health

Short breathing exercise lifts mood more than mindfulness meditation

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Technology

Mental health service criticised for experiment with AI chatbot

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Health

XBB.1.5: What we know so far about the latest omicron subvariant

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

Health

Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

Comment

How to take control of your self-narrative for a better, happier life

Mind

How to take control of your self-narrative for a better, happier life

Features

Wildcat review: Come for cute animals, stay for nuanced psychology

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Wildcat review: Come for cute animals, stay for nuanced psychology

Culture

A person holding a glass of alcohol

Health

Drinking more alcohol after a traumatic event may increase PTSD risk

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Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

Mind

Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

Features

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Humans

This was a terrible year for me, but spending time in nature helped

My mental health cratered this year after the death of my wife, Clare. Getting out into the natural world has helped me to cope, says Graham Lawton

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Humans

Your gut bacteria may influence how motivated you are to exercise

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Health

Sperm-blocking vaginal gel could be a reliable contraceptive method

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Health

Vaccine to prevent UTIs could be taken as a dissolving tablet

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Health

Acid produced by the brain could drive disease-related psychosis

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