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Wellbeing in 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosters
Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty ImagesWellbeing has become such a priceless (or in many cases pricey) endeavour that we can't seem to get enough of it.Last year, we were mainlining magnesium, consuming creatine - a muscle boosting...
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Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
Nick TriggleHealth correspondentGetty ImagesThe number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but NHS bosses are warning the cold snap could increase the pressure on the health service in the coming days.The start of January is...
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Our verdict on The Player of Games: Iain M. Banks is still a master
The New Scientist Book Club moved from the dystopian near-future imagined by Grace Chan in Every Version of You...
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The challenges of writing from the perspective of a sex robot
Not being a sex robot myself, I had to take an imaginative leap to write from the perspective of...
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Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
Philippa Roxby and Smitha MundasadHealth reportersGetty ImagesAll young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS.The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab, given at 12 and...
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The Best Apps for Tracking Any New Year’s Resolution
What kind of New Year’s resolution you make depends on your unique goals—which means you need a way to track your progress that...
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18 states set to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for some junk food in 2026
18 states set to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for some junk food in 2026 - CBS News...
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Do You Really Need to Check With a Doctor Before Starting to Exercise?
I’m sure you’ve heard it everywhere: Check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program. This is the standard disclaimer on fitness advice...
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The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now
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Newport woman felt ‘so guilty’ having skin cancer while pregnant
A woman says she felt "so guilty" for having skin cancer while pregnant with her son.Emma Giannuzzi, 36, from Rogerstone, Newport, used sunbeds regularly in her late teens and was diagnosed with melanoma twice - first at 23, and...
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Explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuelan capital of Caracas
UPDATE: President Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela early Saturday morning, U.S. officials told...