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Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer?
There may be more to tattoo ink than meets the eye, especially when it comes to your risk of melanoma
The power of sharing our stories – the journey behind Woman Unclouded
Claudia Calleja, a Times of Malta journalist, talks about the website Woman Unclouded and her drive to create honest, clear and supportive content for women
Can you ‘microdose’ exercise?
Could you get fit with just three minutes and 20 seconds of exercise, three times a day, three days a week?
Should companies be profiting from our fears?
The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming, but should companies be profiting from our fears? asks Paul Harrison
Is acupuncture worth it for back pain?
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a new study offers some answers: of 800 people with back pain, 40% improved by at least 30%
A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’
If you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t just making tech products – they’ve set their sights on immortality.
How much progress has been made against Alzheimer’s?
A look at recent advances in the fight against the disease
‘Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life; being very thin might’
The concept that you can be “fat but fit” continues to gain scientific backing: what the latest study reveals
Beauty sleep isn’t a myth
A sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful - and helps prevent under-eye circles, downturned mouth corners, acne and ageing
My knee is clicking. Should I be worried? Am I getting arthritis?
Jamon Couch and Adam Culvenor discuss noisy knees and explain why you shouldn’t worry about them too much