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June 5, 2026Early diet may shape how the teenage brain develops, Swansea review finds
A major new review led by Swansea University has highlighted growing evidence that diet in the early years of life may shape how well the brain develops, with effects that can still be seen in adolescence.
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June 4, 2026Meet Purrble – the plushie robot helping to ease anxiety and depression in LGBTQ+ young people
An interactive robotic plushie called Purrble could improve anxiety and depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people.
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June 8, 2026Pourquoi l’endométriose devrait être considérée comme une maladie inflammatoire qui affecte l’ensemble de l’organismeDes études récentes suggèrent que l’endométriose ne devrait pas être réduite à une affection gynécologique, mais considérée comme une maladie inflammatoire de l’organisme dans son intégralité.
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June 4, 2026Dopamine menus: can small pleasures help us get unstuck?For some neurodivergent people, motivation isn’t just about willpower. A growing trend known as ‘dopamine menus’ offers a way to access rewarding activities.
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June 2, 2026Birds masturbate, and that’s perfectly normalSome bird keepers have tried to drug their animals to stop them engaging in solo sex.