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King Charles III’s Cancer Letter Shows the Power of Vulnerability
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The note was brief and almost traditional in style, set on immaculate royal stationery bearing the crowned monogram. Its language,...
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Illiyoon Ceramide Gel: Korean K-Beauty for Sensitive Skin
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many people struggle with reddened, sensitive skin that reacts badly at once to wind, centrally heated air or unsuitable skincare....
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Nanotube Bridges Reveal New Connections Between Neurons
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Super-resolution microscopes have uncovered an entirely new form of connection linking neurons in mouse and human brains. In laboratory experiments,...
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Yoghurt in the Evening: Good for Sleep or Bad for the Gut?
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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But a late-night snack can have its pitfalls. Yoghurt for dinner or as the final bite before bed may seem...
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Live in a South Tyrol Mountain Refuge for a Month: Eurac Research Pays 400 Euros
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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300 metres high. A scheme currently running in South Tyrol sounds almost too good to be true for nature lovers:...
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Why Eye Colour Varies: The Science Behind Blue, Green and Brown Eyes
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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When you are introduced to somebody, their eyes may be the first detail that draws your focus. Perhaps they are...
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How Survival Mode Makes Your Thoughts Race
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Your laptop is shut, your phone is silenced, and the day is supposedly “over”. Yet your mind is still racing...
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Daily Make-up: What Foundation, Concealer and Powder Can Do to Your Skin
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Foundation, concealer and powder are as much a part of a perfect start to the day for many people as...
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PFAS: How Birds of Prey Reveal Hidden Chemical Pollution
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Majestic birds of prey usually bring dramatic aerial manoeuvres to mind, rather than invisible chemistry. Yet new research from Italy...
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How Rosemary Can Freshen, Calm and Protect Your Home
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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For centuries, an unassuming green sprig has subtly influenced how people felt, slept and even maintained their health indoors. Well...
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How Long Should You Walk Every Day for Long-Term Health?
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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She is simply walking home from the bus stop, her shopping bag knocking against her leg as she watches the...
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Fear of Regret: Why Indecision Keeps You Stuck
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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You have been looking at the same restaurant menu for ten minutes. Everyone else at the table has ordered, while...
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Four Transcription Factors Rejuvenate Old Cells in Mice
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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As we age, many bodily functions become slower or less effective, including the regeneration of tissue. A new study describes...
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Baked Scalloped Potatoes with Mushroom Soup
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Baked scalloped potatoes with mushroom soup make a fitting accompaniment to any main course, whether it is something special or...
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Why Centenarians Value Autonomy More Than Perfect Health Metrics
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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An elderly man dismissed the walking frame as though it had offended him. Beneath the unforgiving fluorescent lights of a...
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Bee Pollen: Natural Antibiotics Protect Bees and Crops
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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In many countries, beekeepers report weakening colonies, empty hives and mounting losses. Conventional medicines are reaching their limits, while some...
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How Gentle Exfoliation Helps Blackheads
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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You cleanse, moisturise and hope for the best. Yet the blackheads still come back with predictable regularity. It began during...
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How hobbies quietly protect you from loneliness in old age
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The hubbub of the café seemed to disappear as she began describing her choir. Her hands trembled slightly when she...
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Enlicitide tablet sharply reduces cholesterol in high-risk patients
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A new type of tablet has substantially lowered artery-blocking cholesterol in people who remain at considerable risk...
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Brisk Walking After 70: How 15 Minutes Improve Balance and Memory
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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At 7.58 am, her friend stands beside her: two years older, without a walking frame and wearing bright red trainers....
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How Rearranging Furniture Can Improve Your Focus at Home
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The first time you spot it, it can feel slightly ridiculous. You are at a dining table that has become...
