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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours

By matching uterine contractions up with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, inducing labour in the early morning is linked to shorter labour and fewer emergency C-sections

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Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Humans

Why is childbirth so hard for humans – and is it getting even harder?

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Life

Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer

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A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

Chemistry

A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

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We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century

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We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century

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New Scientist’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ recommends Why We Drink Too Much for Dry January

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Health

These small lifestyle tweaks can add a year to your life

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

Drugs like Ozempic have transformed how we treat obesity, but a review of almost 40 studies shows it doesn't take long for people to regain weight if they come off them

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Mind

2026 will shed light on whether a little-known drug helps with autism

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Health

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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