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Large Ebola outbreaks 'new normal'
The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.
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Large Ebola outbreaks 'new normal'
The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.
One million new STIs every day, says WHO
One in 25 people has at least one STI, says the World Health Organization.
Ultimate limit of human endurance found
Scientists studied elite events, including a 3,000 mile run and the Tour de France.
Are we more constipated than we think?
A study found doctors and the public disagree over the symptoms, leaving some people undiagnosed.
'Pumping heart patch' ready for human use
It is packed with millions of living cells to mend damage after a heart attack, say researchers.
Baby gene experiment 'foolish and dangerous'
Twin girls had their DNA altered to protect against HIV - but their mutation may increase the risk of an early death.
Is it time to treat sugar like smoking?
A leading think tank is suggesting plain packaging should be adopted for sugary foods.
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Large Ebola outbreaks 'new normal'
The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.
One million new STIs every day, says WHO
One in 25 people has at least one STI, says the World Health Organization.
Ultimate limit of human endurance found
Scientists studied elite events, including a 3,000 mile run and the Tour de France.
Are we more constipated than we think?
A study found doctors and the public disagree over the symptoms, leaving some people undiagnosed.
'Pumping heart patch' ready for human use
It is packed with millions of living cells to mend damage after a heart attack, say researchers.
Baby gene experiment 'foolish and dangerous'
Twin girls had their DNA altered to protect against HIV - but their mutation may increase the risk of an early death.
Is it time to treat sugar like smoking?
A leading think tank is suggesting plain packaging should be adopted for sugary foods.
One million new STIs every day, says WHO
One in 25 people has at least one STI, says the World Health Organization.
Ultimate limit of human endurance found
Scientists studied elite events, including a 3,000 mile run and the Tour de France.
Are we more constipated than we think?
A study found doctors and the public disagree over the symptoms, leaving some people undiagnosed.
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