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Discover the latest health news, scientific discoveries and big ideas about the human body and treating diseases, covid-19, diet, fitness, exercise, wellness and how to live a healthy life.

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Vaccines could be about to revolutionise acne treatments

Acne could be caused by our immune systems overreacting to proteins released by skin bacteria. Columnist Michael Le Page looks into the experimental treatments aiming to block this process and prevent or reduce acne

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Personalised cancer vaccine expected to be approved next year

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Body temperature may drive the higher risk of autoimmune conditions in women

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Cholesterol may disrupt the brain’s cleaning system in Alzheimer’s disease

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Newly identified ‘circadian depression’ responds poorly to antidepressants

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The Asian tiger mosquito

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Parasite-infected mosquitoes released in Europe for first time

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Noise-cancelling headphones prevent vomiting after surgery

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Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies

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A quarter of male soldiers in the US could have low testosterone

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4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history

On the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied career

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Should we keep children away from sugar for their first 1000 days?

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Microplastics may produce harmful molecules if they enter our blood

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Giant bacteria could be living in your gut

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Rare cancer spread between twins in utero

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