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AI in hormone care is shifting treatment from occasional lab snapshots to continuous monitoring, with doctors still firmly in charge.
Cold plunge testosterone claims are weak, while post-workout ice baths may reduce amino acid uptake and interfere with muscle-building recovery.
Itchy, red, watery eyes? Learn how pollen, pollution and eye rubbing can worsen eye allergy symptoms, plus when irritation may need attention.
IV hydration clinics can rapidly treat dehydration, but athletes should weigh the evidence, risks and medical oversight before booking a drip.
Can addiction and mental health be treated together? See how integrated care addresses substance use, anxiety, depression and trauma.
How you can tell what your biological age is, which tests matter, why BMI falls short, and six habits linked with healthier ageing.
Keeping your dog cool in the summer heat takes more than ice water. Try 10 expert-backed tricks, from cooling paws to frozen carrots.
Seven simple, low-cost ways to keep the family active during the summer holidays, from cycling and swimming to walks, games and paddleboarding.
M&S is urging ministers to simplify fibre health claims as new figures highlight the UK’s fibre gap and confusion over how to close it.