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NHS ten-year plan for England: what’s in it and what’s needed to make it work

Ten-year NHS transformation hinges on funding and staff support.

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NHS unveils ten-year plan to shift from treatment to prevention – here’s what needs to change to make that happen

Long waiting times, burnt-out staff and rising inequality. Could a stronger focus on prevention, rather than just treatment, help save the NHS?

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From Scrooge to science: how dairy might disrupt your sleep and dreams

Changing your evening diet could help reduce nightmares, the latest research suggests.

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Why the l-carnitine sport supplement is controversial

It’s a beneficial nutrient – but taking it in supplement form can come with long-term health risks.

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Fewer people doesn’t always mean better outcomes for nature – just look at Japan

Even with fewer people, wildlife has less space and fewer niches to inhabit.

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Most plant-friendly fungi are a mystery to scientists

Most fungi that partner with plants are known only from trace DNA sequences left in soil.

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What makes a good football coach? The reality behind the myths

Great coaching involves more than tactical ability and shouting from the sidelines.

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A brief history of the slogan T-shirt

In a pre-internet world, T-shirts provided a platform to make silent causes visible.

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What Elio can help teach us about eye patching, stigma, and the developing brain

Eye patches aren’t just for pirates and villains. In Elio, Disney/Pixar introduces a young hero with a patch – and breaks old stereotypes in the process.

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The pandemic is still disrupting young people’s careers

The pandemic has had a lasting impact on their career paths, financial independence, and mental wellbeing.

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