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A man wears a mask near Wuhan, China

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Can an N95 face mask protect you from catching the new coronavirus?

Face masks are reportedly selling out across China, as people try to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. But in some cases, it may be dangerous to wear certain masks

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The new virus belongs to the coronavirus family

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New coronavirus may be much more contagious than initially thought

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause

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What is immunology?

Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

A blood test can predict if some women are likely to have their last period in the next year. It may be useful for those considering surgery for painful periods

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A radical idea suggests mental health conditions have a single cause

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Sixth person dies as Wuhan coronavirus spreads between people

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