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David Mzee is one of the men who underwent training

Health

Spinal implants are getting better at reversing paralysis

People whose spines have been crushed have regained some mobility thanks to electrical stimulation that seems to encourage the brain to grow new nerve pathways

News

3D performer

Space

Don't Miss: a dance in virtual space, playable painting and podcasts

Culture

Linda Bauld: The truth about vaping

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Linda Bauld: The truth about vaping

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Megan Rossi: Gut health - the secret to happiness?

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Megan Rossi: Gut health - the secret to happiness?

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Close-up of cow's face

Health

Scotland’s BSE case is a reminder that many more may be out there

Analysis

Health

People who gave up smoking cannabis had a memory boost within a week

News

The psychedelic science behind dreamy new Netflix hit, Maniac

Health

The psychedelic science behind dreamy new Netflix hit, Maniac

Culture

Spending a lot of time in the sun can cause actinic keratoses

Health

Creams remove skin sun spots with minimal pain and may prevent cancer

News

A child being held by parents looking into the sun

Health

Sunshine seems to protect babies from eczema - but we don't know why

News

A person looks at the sun

Health

Skin tans the most when spending every other day out of the sun

A study suggests your skin tans most when you spend every other day out of the sun, which has the added effect of reducing DNA damage and premature ageing

News

Health

Trump is wrong – millions of Americans breathe badly polluted air

Analysis

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Nick Ramsey: Our cyborg future

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Daniel Brayson: The ultra cycle diaries

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Health

Driving a car in the city should be the new smoking

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