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Microbiome study hints that fibre could be linked to better sleep

Evidence is mounting that specific gut bacteria are linked to sleep conditions, which may open the doors to dietary recommendations aiming to boost the quality of our slumbers

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Man whose gut made its own alcohol gets relief from faecal transplant

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The inflamed parts of the man's tattoo containing red ink

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Red tattoo ink causes man to lose all his hair and stop sweating

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Weight regain seems to occur within 2 years of stopping obesity drugs

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2AWNXNX Older Chinese man exercising in outdoor gym doing the splits, Tiantan Park, Beijing, China, Asia

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Why my 2026 fitness resolution is all about getting mobile

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CAR T-cell therapy makes ageing guts heal themselves

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Murder victim discovered to have two sets of DNA due to rare condition

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The weight-loss drugs on trial in 2026 may trump Ozempic and Zepbound

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The cost of weight-loss drugs should fall in 2026

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2026 is set to be an even bigger year for weight-loss drugs

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2026 is set to be an even bigger year for weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 agonists have already had an outsized influence on society, and with pill versions and more advanced formulations on the horizon, that looks set to continue

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We'll learn about LSD's potential for treating anxiety in 2026

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Benefits of mRNA cancer vaccines could exceed $75 billion in US alone

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Low on energy? A new understanding of rest could help revitalise you

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Gene-edited babies are the future – but these CRISPR start-ups aren’t

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