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Research shows that exposing ourselves to short, sharp forms of stress can be good for our health — as long as it’s the right kind of stress. Giulia Crouch reports

The former prime minister will support Prostate Cancer Research’s campaign to introduce a national screening programme for high-risk men.

Researchers say there is a ‘lack of clarity’ surrounding the tests.

Therapy may also help control intestinal breakdown in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy

It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world, understanding plant stress memory could help food crops become more resilient.

Analysis of UK BioBank data shows importance of factors including living conditions and smoking, say experts

New research explores the many ways our sensory experiences overlaps, teaching us new ways the brain perceives

A world-first treatment for prostate cancer has boosted survival rates and quality of life for patients and resulted in fewer side effects.

The governing body’s president Sebastian Coe wants to ensure ‘a fair and level playing field in the female category’

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Dave Asprey shares his routine that allows him to get 6.5 hours sleep, which he says is optimal if you want to live longer