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Diabetes care routinely focuses on the heart, feet, eyes, liver and kidneys. The mouth, however, is frequently overlooked, even though oral health both affects and is affected by diabetes

Most sunscreens contain just a handful of "active" ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, or zinc oxide

People all around the world experience intrinsic motivation. But if that feeling is universal, its moralisation is not

The growing popularity of chatbots makes it extremely important to understand the safety guardrails on digital systems

Trump has made clear his intention to destroy more of his enemies and others who stand in his way. This is what Trump feels he must do to survive

Warming is going to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius. We are heading into "overshoot" within the next few years

Large amounts of mercury from past coal burning, industry and mining are already present in the oceans

The burden of stillbirths in Africa is staggering. Africa accounts for half of all stillbirths globally, with nearly eight times higher rates than in Europe

The UN has warned that the world has missed its target to keep global warming in line with 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

Insights from South Africa could offer clues about how to support the well-being of people living in places that are going through significant social and structural challenges

Over time, we have developed - and continue to develop - the traits that help us survive and flourish in the environments where we live

Experts advocate for a relationship-centred approach to health care: training teams in attachment theory, creating accessible post-natal spaces and providing key figures to support families

Garlic (allium sativum) contains sulphur compounds, including diallyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine, that are responsible for both its distinctive smell and its medicinal effects

Advances in obesity and metabolism research may mean that future therapies can be able to turn down these signals that drive the body back to its original weight, even beyond the treatment period

Adults showed no measurable decline in mental performance when fasting, but children and adolescents did worse on tests when they skipped meals

AI can help public buyers navigate this complexity and advance sustainability goals across the procurement cycle, from planning and tendering to contract management and performance monitoring

Mega-events can also generate significant reputations benefits for host cities and countries, including heightened global media exposure

These images circulate through social media in ways that make their artificial origins difficult to discern

Just as the circadian rhythm keeps time with the 24-hour rotation of the Earth, many organisms also track the slower rhythm of the Moon

To help prevent oxidative stress, people need to eat foods with antioxidants and limit their exposure to oxidants, particularly free radicals