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Postpartum depression in dads is common – we can now spot and treat it

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Postpartum depression in dads is common – we can now spot and treat it

Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family

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How baby microbiomes in the West differ from those everywhere else

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Ultramarathons could be bad for your blood

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Intermittent fasting probably doesn’t help with weight loss

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These 5 diets could add years to your life even if you have bad genes

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World’s oldest cold virus found in 18th-century woman's lungs

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Lymphatic-like structures within the brain of a healthy person

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Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain

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Illustration of CAR T-cell therapy (green) attacking a cancer cell (pink)

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CAR T-cell therapy may slow neurodegenerative conditions like ALS

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Endurance brain cells may determine how long you can run for

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Illustration of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing complex (pink and purple) bound to DNA (helix)

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Gene editing that spreads within the body could cure more diseases

The idea of self-amplifying gene editing is to get cells to pass on packages of CRISPR machinery to their neighbours, boosting the effect

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Rethinking our approach to BMI highlights the need for speed

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Why adding cross training into your exercise routine is the way to go

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First ever inhalable gene therapy for cancer gets fast-tracked by FDA

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'Hidden' group of gut bacteria may be essential to good health

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