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A human spine with integrated electronic circuits embedded into it

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The futuristic new tech that could bridge broken nerves and mend minds

From flexible implants to circuits seeded with living cells, a new kind of electronics is starting to produce long-lasting implants with the potential to help everything from paralysis to hearing and vision loss

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Hepatitis B vaccine linked with a lower risk of developing diabetes

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Illustration of the drug rapamycin (red) blocking a protein called mTOR (blue)

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Rapamycin may extend lifespans by protecting against DNA damage

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Bodybuilder exercising with barbells in the gym

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Steroids are everywhere on social media – but how dangerous are they?

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Just 1 minute of vigorous exercise a day could add years to your life

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A figure walks a tightrope between two brains, one of which is ordered, one chaotic

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The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions

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Bespoke brain implant gives long-term relief from chronic pain

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The sinuses

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Go-to therapy for chronic sinus condition doesn't work that well

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Urine tests detect high-risk HPV as effectively as DIY vaginal swabs

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The foundations of eczema may start to be laid down in the womb

Eczema can be very distressing for children – and now it seems that its roots may at least partly lie in their mothers experiencing high levels of stress during pregnancy

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Inside the revolutionary idea that we can negotiate with cancer

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Experiencing heatwaves may make you age faster

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Antibiotics normally don’t increase the risk of autoimmune disorders

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Forest bathing may boost physical health, not just mental well-being

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