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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? Dermatologist Dr Malik Explains

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The woman in the second row went completely still, one hand caught in her ponytail. An unusual silence settled over...

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Five Simple Tricks to Protect Glasses from Scratches and Costly Damage

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Five simple tricks can protect your glasses from scratches and costly damage. Glasses have long been more than just a...

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Harvard’s Mackerel: The Real Omega-3 and Collagen Heavyweight

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The waiter had scarcely finished describing the catch of the day when the couple at the neighbouring table interrupted him:...

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Prostate cancer in 2025: what patients need to know

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

By 2025, the way prostate cancer is managed is changing rapidly: while many men never notice their tumour, others face...

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100-Year-Old Margaret’s Daily Habits That Keep Her Out of a Care Home

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

At precisely 10 a.m., a small terraced house on a peaceful English street begins to stir. The kettle whistles, while...

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Why Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage Are the Same Plant

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

At the market, the woman ahead of me studied the vegetables with visible uncertainty. Her hand hovered over the cauliflower,...

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Death Cap: How Amanita phalloides Adapts, Spreads and Poisons

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Scientists now recognise that the death cap is far from static. On different continents, it is altering its chemistry, mating...

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Meditation and Anxiety Relief Through Intentions

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Transformation and change are often exhausting. At times, as soon as you tell the universe that you want to take...

Young man in bed writing in notebook with a pained expression, clock shows 3:11, December calendar on wall.

Why You Wake at 3:17 am: The Hidden Stress Cycle

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

It is always the same hour, isn’t it? That hazy, blue-tinged part of the night when everything is still, the...

Scientist examining a large earthworm in a glass tray in a laboratory with DNA and geographic data on a screen.

World’s Oldest Ribbon Worm Baseodiscus Is at Least 26 Years Old

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

Biologist Jon Allen is the proud keeper of the oldest ribbon worm ever documented. The adopted invertebrate, affectionately known as...

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Light Gluten-Free Genoise Recipe

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

The unassuming genoise - that feather-light European sponge - is proof. Its secret is simple: eggs provide the rise, while...

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Lidl Envia Fresh Cheese Offers Skyr-Level Protein for Half the Price

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

Supermarket dairy shelves are full of “high-protein” claims, yet an understated low-cost product is beginning to attract attention. Although fashionable...

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Rosemary: The Natural Antibiotic Doctors Rarely Mention

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

The aroma arrives before anything else: pungent, green and faintly camphoraceous, lifting from an unassuming sprig on a wooden chopping...

Person shaping crust of apple pie in tart pan on wooden kitchen table with apples, butter, jam, and cream nearby.

This low-cost fruit trick makes tart pastry unexpectedly tender

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

A low-cost fruit trick can make tart pastry unexpectedly tender. Anyone who enjoys baking will know the problem: butter is...

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Empty Life Syndrome: Why a Good Life Can Still Feel Meaningless

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

A good job, a pleasant home, a secure relationship and enough money in the bank – yet everyday life still...

Dental professional explaining dentures to two female patients in a consultation room with a world map backdrop.

Countries agree global dental amalgam phase-out by 2034

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

Countries reached an agreement on Friday to end the use of mercury-based dental amalgam in tooth fillings by 2034, a...

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Why You Should Rotate Your Mattress More Often in Cold Weather

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

The first properly chilly autumn evening has its own soundtrack in homes across Britain. The heating groans back into action...

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Strength Training and Blood Sugar: What a New Mouse Study Means for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

A United States research team set two familiar exercise approaches against each other-not in a gym, but in an ingeniously...

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Pink Noise May Be Harming Your Sleep, New Research Suggests

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

For years, millions of people have drifted off with soft hissing, whirring fans and repeating “sleep sounds” playlists in the...

Woman sitting at a wooden table eating spaghetti with grilled chicken, spinach and a cherry tomato on a plate.

How Often Can You Eat Pasta Without Gaining Weight?

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

Many people remove pasta from their diet because they fear the calories – entirely unnecessarily, say nutrition professionals. Portion size...

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How Muscles May Help Keep Alzheimer’s Memory Loss at Bay

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 26, 2026

For decades, nearly every experimental medicine has targeted the brain directly. A growing area of research now indicates that muscles...