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Sex could help wounds heal faster by reducing stress

Mild wounds healed faster if people took a spray containing the "love hormone" oxytocin and set aside time to praise their partner – but they cleared up even quicker if these individuals were also intimate with their other half

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At-home hypnosis relieves menopausal hot flushes

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Women have supercharged immune systems and we now know why

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Women have supercharged immune systems and we now know why

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Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch

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Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch

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Ultrasound may boost survival after a stroke by clearing brain debris

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Falling asleep isn’t a gradual process – it happens all of a sudden

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Having children plays a complicated role in the rate we age

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Covid raises risk of heart issues in children more than vaccination

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An illustration of polycystic ovary syndrome, which causes the ovaries to enlarge

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We're closing in on how genetics may influence your PCOS risk

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Cavities could be prevented by a gel that restores tooth enamel

Enamel does not naturally regenerate, which can lead to painful cavities, but a gel that harnesses some of the properties of saliva could restore the hard, shiny layer to teeth

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Walking 3000 steps a day seems to slow Alzheimer's-related decline

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Our bodies are ageing faster than ever. Can we hit the brakes?

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The gut microbiome may play a role in shaping our personality

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Magnetic gel could remove kidney stones more effectively

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