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Why strange and debilitating coronavirus symptoms can last for months

24 June 2020

From extreme fatigue to weight loss, numbness, breathing difficulties and chest pain, some people’s covid-19 symptoms are proving very hard to shake

Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one?

8 April 2020

Fever is a pain, quite literally, but new evidence hints at its purpose. Here’s what you need to know

How getting more daylight can improve your mental and physical health

29 May 2019

Spending less time outside and more time in dim artificial light is disrupting our body clocks and undermining our health. The good news? A little daylight goes a long way

Too much sunscreen? Why avoiding the sun could damage your health

13 March 2019

For years we have been told to slather up or seek shade to avoid skin cancer. But now it is becoming clear that shunning the sun comes with its own health perils

A scientific guide to the resolutions that are really worth the effort

2 January 2019

Being a better you needn't be as hard as you think. From more sleep, to snacking smarter and ditching the gym - we put 10 New Year's resolutions to the test

The truth about supplements: do they work and should you take them?

28 November 2018

Fish oils, multivitamins and other supplements are a huge industry, but the latest research indicates they are often of little use. Here's what you need to know