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Testosterone is trending in gyms, on social online and in politics. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even wants troops screened for low testosterone. But taking supplements can shut down the body's natural production.
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Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they're not natural short sleepers, chances are they're heading for trouble.
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Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.
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Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social media careers by monetizing other people's worst moments.
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The latest US data show measles cases from January to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn that people have forgotten measles can be life-threatening.
Cars are being used as weapons, to ram, kill and maim innocent people. The reasons why are not always clear, nor are solutions to preventing such attacks.
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Lenacapavir is one injection, twice a year. It's a big improvement for people in high-risk groups, currently taking a pill a day against HIV infection. But its long-term impact depends on it reaching those very people.
From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro skywatchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the events to attract millions from around the world.
A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self. The science behind it is more powerful than it sounds.
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Chronic illnesses, heart disease, obesity ― we know eating too much of the wrong foods can be unhealthy. But what about "good" foods: Is modern farming diluting micronutrients in our fruit and vegetables?
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High temperatures can increase the risk of dizziness, dehydration, exhaustion and other heat-related problems for people taking antidepressants.
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A new therapy offers people with seemingly incurable brain tumors scope for hope: It could slow the progression of the disease and extend patients' lives.
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In Germany, it is time to rethink and rebuild. Many apartments were not designed for heat waves. Fortunately, there are ways to adapt existing buildings to the changing climate — but air conditioning isn't the best.
Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
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Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?
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Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives.
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Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
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Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
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TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers say short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention.
From July 2026 onwards, BPA will no longer be permitted in EU food packaging. The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.
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