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Understanding Frida Kahlo’s fertility problems

The famous Mexican painter studied medicine in her youth and used that knowledge to paint the different factors that might have affected her ability to procreate.

Next step in HIV prevention research

The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.

Why are berries healthy?

Berries are sometimes regarded as superfoods that slow cancer growth and prevent disease.

Healthy ageing made fun

Video games are proven to promote healthy ageing.

Brain scans predict weight and sexual behaviour

Functional MRI scans can reliably judge a person’s most basic appetites.

Happiness is the key to a healthy heart

Positive emotions may protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Dangerous salmonella discovered

Scientists have discovered hypervirulent salmonella bacteria.

Blood test for teenage depression

Your blood can tell a doctor if you’re depressed.

Female tsetse flies and what they teach us about mammals

Lactating tsetse flies can shine a light upon lactating mammals.

Niceness may be predicted by our genes

  DNA may help explain why some people are nicer than others.

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