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How low should your squat go?

The depth of your squat can vary based on individual biomechanics, flexibility and strength.

The effects of menopause go beyond hot flushes 

Aside from the cessation of menstruation, this pivotal transition in a woman's life can also affect heart, brain and bone health.

This teaching hospital aims to be self-sufficient in blood supply

It also reports a drop in the usage of blood products since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vitamin D’s promise for pancreatic cancer 

The addition of one particular type of this vitamin to chemotherapy improved life expectancy during a small study.

How hospitals get their blood

We take a look at how local medical centres meet the constant demand for blood supplies.

Mosquitoes can learn to like insect repellent 

This means that these repellents don't work the way we thought they did.

Can hanging from a bar help my child grow taller?

Some parents might believe that certain activities can help increase their child's height, but this is not strictly true.

Brazil suspends new dengue vaccine after two suspicious deaths

Vaccination has been halted in order to investigate the cause behind the deaths.

A chance to reverse type 2 diabetes

If diagnosed early enough, type 2 diabetes can potentially be reversed with the right methods and strict discipline.

How dad’s obesity can pass on metabolic problems to their kids

Being obese causes a man's sperm to carry a certain protein that can disturb metabolism in their offspring.