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Best protein bars 2023: Boost your energy on-the-go

By Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE Tried and tested by Live Science, the best protein bars can boost your energy and help you build lean muscle.

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Best yoga mats tested by Live Science

Best yoga mats 2023: The best designs for hot yoga, travel and general home use

By Sam Hopes last updated

Buying Guide Our tried and tested round-up of the best yoga mats for beginners and experts.

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Best treadmills for home use 2023

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE Step up your cardio game at home with one of our tried and tested picks of the best treadmills.

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A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Karl Joseph Stieler

Beethoven's DNA sheds light on the mystery of his death

By Ben Turner published

Five locks taken from Ludwig van Beethoven's head have revealed that he may likely have died from liver disease, not lead poisoning as was previously thought.

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Hormonal birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk, regardless of type

By Rebecca Sohn published

Hormonal contraceptives slightly raise users' risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether they're combination or progestogen-only.

Exhausted and frustrated male runner lying on a red running track covering his face with his hands.

What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?

By Anna Gora published

People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?

An artist's interpretation of what the fungus Candida auris might look like.

Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the US

By Harry Baker published

A new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.

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Best meal replacement shakes 2023: Quick and easy nutrition on the move

By Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE We've tested the best meal replacement shakes to see how they weigh up for taste, nutrition and ingredients.

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Best humidifiers

Best humidifiers 2023: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms

By Sarah Finley last updated

Buying Guide Avoid a dry and uncomfortable home this allergy season with one of the best humidifiers we’ve tested.

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close up of a deer tick on a blade of grass reaching one of its legs towards a bare human leg

Tick-borne parasite is spreading in the Northeast, CDC says

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A tick-borne illness called babesiosis is spreading in the northeastern U.S.

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