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During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances. But it is not an impenetrable barrier.

We speak to a doctor and pioneering researcher and uncover groundbreaking new details on how morning light can boost your health and performance, and even reverse the effects of aging

A pioneering researcher explains the science behind the microbiome and motivation, plus how to eat for performance

Brain experts share their most effective tips for looking after your grey matter with small everyday habits, from food and movement to mindfulness and sleep

“Individuals living with dementia have been known to drink cleaning solution and eat Tide Pods.”

“Just be careful about your neck with a chiropractor."

BNPL—Buy Now, Pay Later—was supposed to be a little helper, not a new lifestyle. The idea of splitting a purchase into four easy payments feels harmless, even savvy, when the checkout screen flashes that tempting option. But underneath the sleek convenience, small behaviors quietly pile up and reshape how people…

There’s a thrill that comes with buying something new—the fresh scent of unboxing, the swipe of a card, the little jolt of victory. But too often, that same thrill turns into regret when the bank account takes a hit, and the “must-have” gadget starts collecting dust. Impulse spending sneaks in…

Dr Amir Khan, a GP who appears on ITV's Lorraine, exclusively shared the headache symptoms he'll always want to see patients about

Things were not what they seemed in Long's family.

The brain’s body map remains strikingly stable, even years after amputation, a new study has revealed