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Foods rich in protein.

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Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for answers

Samantha King and Gavin Weedon's new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient's role in our health. But can it tell you how much you should be eating? Alexandra Thompson explores

Culture

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Parkinson's disease may reduce enjoyment of pleasant smells

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How a midlife tune-up could help prepare you for a healthy old age

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Sharing genetic risk scores can unwittingly reveal secrets

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Frailty sets in far earlier than you’d expect, but you can reverse it

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Frailty sets in far earlier than you’d expect, but you can reverse it

Features

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A daily multivitamin may slightly slow rates of ageing

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Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to reduce it

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Alzheimer’s may start with inflammation in the skin, lungs or gut

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An mDoc health coach performs a health screening on a member of the public during an outreach program at the Balogun Market in Lagos, Nigeria, on September 14, 2023.

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We must close the 'shocking' knowledge gap in women's health

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A collection of sorted pieces of plastic collected from the beaches of Cape Town

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How worried should you be about microplastics?

Microplastics have been found accumulating everywhere from our water to our body tissues, but many of the claims have come under fresh scrutiny. Chelsea Whyte cuts through the research to tell you whether you really need to worry

Analysis

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Rare family has had many more sons than daughters for generations

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Your microbiome may determine your risk of a severe allergic reaction

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People who eat a lot of fibre spend more time in deep sleep

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Can magnesium supplements improve sleep, energy and concentration?

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