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Cloudy days, a tired mind: does a lack of sunlight actually slow us down?
It’s grey outside, and it gets dark at four. Why on earth does it take me three attempts to…
Water bottle in the car: should you still drink from it, or is it better to throw it away?
Yesterday, you left the water bottle in the car. It was still quite cool this morning, but now the…
Weight Loss, fact-checked: The Emperor’s Breakfast
“Eat like an emperor in the morning, like a king at noon, and like a beggar at night”—this old…
Real medicines, fictional murders: Agatha Christie’s trademark
Agatha Christie’s poison murders are fascinating – because even today they seem frighteningly…
Naturally effective? Home remedies for sunburn
The sunshine on holiday was stronger than expected; your skin is red, hot and sensitive to touch.…
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AI detectors: Who wrote it?
What do we make of a minister having their speech written by an AI? This question was the subject…
Fasting is good—if you protect your microbiome
Fasting has an impressively positive reputation in the medical world: fewer calories, lower…
Genetics are a factor – Why semaglutide and similar drugs don’t work equally well for everyone
GLP‑1 receptor agonists are among the success stories of modern diabetes care. They lower HbA1c,…
Fox tapeworm: The invisible danger in the green
For a long time, the fox tapeworm was considered a relatively rare problem in rural areas. That…
It Takes Just a Few Days: How Fat Alters the Gut Immune System
The Western diet is high in fat. Many everyday meals are energy-dense, often highly processed, and…