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The uterus does move, but not like ancient physicians thought.

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Skip the ice bath if you want bigger muscles

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The anatomy of a smile: how to spot a fake from the real thing

The surprising effort behind a genuine smile.

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Why do we cry happy tears? The science behind this emotional paradox

Crying during joyful moments makes perfect sense.

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How male anatomy became the default in medicine – and why that’s a problem

The problem of using male anatomy as the default in medicine is that it doesn’t always read across to female bodies.

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Do wellness patches work? How to tell the good from the bad

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When medicine turned to the dead for cures.

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Giving blood could be good for your health – new research

Is blood donation a secret to better health? A new study explores potential benefits.

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How the Victorians started the modern health obsession with collagen

The Victorians believed there was a link between consuming gelatin and bone health.

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The heart is a symbol of love – things weren’t always like that

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The heart is symbol of love – things weren’t always like that

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Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind the stormy debate

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Whole-body deodorants: a solution to a non-existent problem

Marketers want us to be worried about smelly intimate parts. The thing is, they are mostly self-cleaning.

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Food and medicine that can change your skin colour – sometimes permanently

Your skin can often take on the hue of what you digest.

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The anatomy of a hot flush – and whether it can really make your head steam

A hot flush is a phenomenon as disruptive as it is commonplace. One moment, life proceeds as usual. The next, a wave of heat rises, spreading from...

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Guy Fawkes’ punishment was one of the most severe in English history – here’s what happens when a body is hung, drawn and quartered

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Moles, birthmarks and red hair: the anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of...

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