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Oldest woman ever or impostor? The controversial case of Calment

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Oldest woman ever or impostor? The controversial case of Calment

Jeanne Calment apparently lived to be 122, but divisive new research suggests she wasn't who she seemed. There are huge implications for our understanding of longevity

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dogs being walked

Health

Dog owners are more likely to get the recommended amount of exercise

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Watching coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing seemed to have a lasting effect

Mind

Viewing media coverage of traumatic events may fuel long-term distress

News

Protein mania: The problem with the West’s latest diet obsession

Health

Protein mania: The problem with the West’s latest diet obsession

Features

Statins may not lower cholesterol enough in half those who take them

Health

Statins may not lower cholesterol enough in half those who take them

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Health

A four-day work week could improve our health and cut carbon emissions

Insight

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Technology

ULEZ: London is cleaning up its dirty air but what about other cities?

Analysis

A child playing in the mud

Comment

Telling us to stop washing our hands is dangerous and unacceptable

Comment

Vaginal mesh implants have been paused in England

Health

Health regulator takes step towards lifting vaginal mesh implant ban

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A prescription

Health

Antidepressant prescriptions have reached 70 million in England

The number of antidepressant prescriptions dispensed in England exceeded 70 million in 2018. This is almost double the number dispensed a decade ago

News

Health

Teenage psychotic experiences linked to high levels of air pollution

News

Comment

It’s not just reality TV - all media must help to prevent suicides

Comment

Mind

Child abuse may change brain structure and make depression worse

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Genetics studies are too white – that’s failing people and science

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