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An island colony whose koalas are free of chlamydia could help save the wider population from the deadly disease.
Some fascinating facts about the naked mole-rat.
In the brutal world of deep caves, bacteria live in a miniature world of terror. The weapons they have evolved can defeat antibiotics – but now they are inspiring powerful new drugs.
Isometric exercises – which involve holding certain poses – can build strength and reduce our blood pressure.
Is it possible to train the body to resist seasonal allergies? That’s the hope promised by a new line of immunotherapy reviving an old treatment.
From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.
From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents.
The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.
