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Are UK teens in the grips of a self-harm epidemic? It's complicated

A report by The Children’s Society claims one in four teenage girls in the UK are self-harming, but the reality is probably more nuanced

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We have the power to halt evolution itself – should we use it?

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Is studying your gut bacteria key to good health or a waste of money?

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Evolution is making us sick and for the first time we can stop it

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Breathing polluted air may make you worse at maths and language

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Breathing polluted air may make you worse at maths and language

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How a positive mind really can create a healthier body

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How a positive mind really can create a healthier body

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Flint water crisis: How AI is finding thousands of hazardous pipes

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Sticking brain cells together with glue could boost and protect memory

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Sticking brain cells together with glue could boost and protect memory

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Gluten-free dogs? Pets deserve better than this evidence-free fad

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Tight underwear really is linked to lower sperm counts in men

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Tight underwear really is linked to lower sperm counts in men

Men who wear boxer shorts have higher sperm levels than men who wear tight underwear, although the difference shouldn't usually be enough to affect fertility

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Allergy explosion: What causes allergies and how to avoid them

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Allergy explosion: The truth behind the most common myths

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Allergy explosion: They are on the rise, and here’s why

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The truth about the suspected link between social media and self-harm

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