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Olive oil being poured onto a salad containing tomatoes, olives and various green leaves

Health

Mediterranean diet is still good for you but only if you’re rich

A landmark study that touted the benefits of the Mediterranean diet has been retracted, but eating more fresh fish and veg is still good for you, if you can afford it

Analysis

A wall of brain scans

Technology

AI can detect early signs of Parkinson's from brain scans alone

News

A doughnut

Health

Your brain absolutely cannot resist doughnuts - here's why

News

Prisoners eating

Health

Is research in jails the way to end wars over dietary guidance?

Comment

pyschedelics

Life

Changing our minds about psychedelics takes a great guide

Culture

turmeric drink

Health

The truth about spices: Is it time to ditch the turmeric latte?

Features

A woman yawning

Health

The brain has a special clock that tracks sleepiness

News

Psychedelics may help your brain cells form new connections

Health

Psychedelics may help your brain cells form new connections

News

Gene editing embryonic stem cells might increase risk of cancer

Health

Gene editing embryonic stem cells might increase risk of cancer

News

Parkinson’s disease may be caused by virus that kills gut bugs

Health

Parkinson’s disease may be caused by virus that kills gut bugs

People with Parkinson's seem to have some differences in their gut microbiome - but is this cause or consequence?

News

Technology

A self-balancing exoskeleton lets wheelchair users walk again

News

Health

We can tweak immune cells to be much better at wiping out HIV

News

Health

Nipah: the unknown virus that could be the next pandemic threat

Analysis

Health

Kidney cancer spreads by pretending to be white blood cells

News