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An end to communicable diseases?

By Robert Cottrell

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Why do we get the giggles?

By David Robson
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The test that finds (almost) every infection

By David Cox
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Why it's easy to eat 30 plants a week

By Melissa Hogenboom
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Temperature may trump light for shaping sleep

By Amanda Ruggeri
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Why a global outbreak of plague is unlikely

By Jasmin Fox-Skelly
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What blood sugar spikes reveal about your health

By Melissa Hogenboom
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How to future-proof your neck

By David Cox
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'Powerful and beautiful': Why we all need body fat

By Melissa Hogenboom
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What really helps save a relationship

By Sophie Hardach
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What hunter-gatherers can teach us about sleep

By Amanda Ruggeri
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What general anaesthetic reveals about our brains

By Jasmin Fox-Skelly
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How to minimise air pollution while exercising

By Melissa Hogenboom
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How allergies can develop later in life

By Jamie Ducharme
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30-second habits to improve your mood

By Melissa Hogenboom
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Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way

By Amanda Ruggeri