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Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Yawning for no reason? It could be an early sign of a migraine

Migraines do not always begin with a headache, and this phenomenon may be one of the earliest warning signs, according to experts.

More young people are being diagnosed with cancer – researchers may have found a possible explanation

An increasing number of people are being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. A new study now points to a possible explanation.

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Yawning for no reason? It could be an early sign of a migraine

Migraines do not always begin with a headache, and this phenomenon may be one of the earliest warning signs, according to experts.

New guidelines recommend earlier cholesterol screening

A quiet change in medical advice could mean your heart health timeline starts much earlier than you think.

Over 50? Here’s why you shouldn’t shower every day

Dry skin becomes an increasing issue with age and can be worsened by everyday habits. Small changes to your routine can make a noticeable difference.

Specific risk groups are advised to pay particular attention to prostate cancer screening

More than a million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year worldwide. A leading surgeon is now urging men to take one essential...

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin

Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.

New study: Living with a dog may raise risk of acute asthma attacks in children

Many families with children affected by asthma have a dog, but what impact does this have on the disease? New research sheds light on this question.