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Members of the World Anti-Doping Agency at a press conference for the Olympic Games in Paris, France, on 25 July

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How does the Olympics test for doping and is it good enough?

Measures are in place to prevent athletes from using performance-enhancing drugs at the Olympic Games, but concerns linger over the use of CRISPR to edit genes and even the inhalation of carbon monoxide

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Ozempic and Wegovy could help people quit smoking

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The Shingrix shingles vaccine

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Evidence mounts that shingles vaccines protect against dementia

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Why many studies wrongly claim it’s healthy to drink a little alcohol

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We're ignoring easy ways to encourage children to be physically active

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Elementary School Pupils Running Near Climbing Equipment Running Towards Camera

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How much exercise do children really need – and what type?

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Exhausted Caucasian man and woman taking a break after running in the forest

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How fast do we get out of shape and is there a way to slow the loss?

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We may finally know how the placebo effect relieves pain

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How to use psychology to hack your mind and fall in love with exercise

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Why slow running could be even more beneficial than running fast

The slow-running movement, in which people meet for unhurried jogs, is booming – but don't be fooled into thinking that if there's no pain, there's no gain

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If your gym instructor is an iPad, what is lost – and gained?

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What is the optimal amount of exercise and how much is too much?

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How diseases like smallpox survived long ocean voyages

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When is the best time to exercise to get the most from your workout?

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