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LA 2028: the athletes to watch
From sprint lanes to the climbing wall, these are the competitors our sports desk expects to make headlines this season.
What voters want from the next parliament
Cost of living, jobs for graduates and public services top voters’ concerns. Here is how the electoral lists answer them.
How gut health may shape our mood
Researchers are mapping how the bacteria in our gut talk to the brain, and what that could mean for mood and anxiety.
The everyday habits science links to a healthier mind
Exercise, sleep, time outdoors and social contact: the everyday habits with the strongest evidence for a healthier mind.
Climate change is already a health story
Heatwaves, shifting disease patterns and poorer air quality are already changing public health priorities worldwide.
What the new dietary guidelines change
What changed in the new dietary guidelines, what stayed the same and what it means for your weekly shop.
Why sleep is your immune system’s best ally
Why a good night's rest helps your body fight infection, and simple ways to protect your sleep during busy weeks.
What new brain imaging reveals about memory
New imaging tools are revealing how memories form, how the brain rewires itself and why rest matters for learning.