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detox speled out in vegetables

Health

There's no such thing as a 'detox' – so let's ban the word

Using the word detox to promote drinks such as tea as well as food and other products is essentially meaningless. Time to give it a rest, says Anthony Warner

Comment

lab

Health

Model Behaviour: How a sceptic was won over by life in the lab

Culture

Smear test

Health

Women aren't being told real risks of cervical cancer screening

Insight

A mouse

Health

Drugs that help our cells tidy up might extend lifespan

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It’s time we stopped dismissing women’s health problems

Health

It’s time we stopped dismissing women’s health problems

Leader

A newborn baby being held by a doctor

Health

The cancer-fighting multi-organ: 9 ways the placenta is amazing

Features

Rice Farmer

Health

GM golden rice gets approval from food regulators in the US

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Health

Brains grow brand new neurons after experimental drug injection

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A fetus in the womb

Health

Faulty placenta may explain why some people get schizophrenia

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A person receiving dental treatment

Humans

Dentists can smell your fear – and it may put your teeth at risk

A study of sweaty T-shirts suggests dentists can smell when someone is anxious, and it makes them more likely to make mistakes and damage neighbouring teeth

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Health

How a change in tactics could help autism research

Comment

Health

Brain implant for OCD surprisingly helps alleviate diabetes too

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Life

Frozen placentas could be the ticket to a long and healthy life

Features

Health

We can’t trick people into accepting genetically modified foods

Leader