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Biological dentistry’s argument about materials has largely been won. The EU banned dental amalgam from January 2025, and the Minamata Convention’s sixth conference agreed a global phase-out by 2034. Ceramic…

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21 hours ago

HEALTH Explainer

How does biological dentistry differ from conventional dentistry?

A biological dentist and a conventional dentist hold the same licence. In the UK both are registered with the General Dental Council, both took the same degree, and neither can…

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Aug 2026

BUSINESS Explainer

Is the longevity industry legitimate, or is it hype?

Data as of mid-2026 The longevity industry is legitimate as a scientific field and simultaneously carries a consumer marketing layer that is not. As of 2026 it has FDA-cleared human…

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Aug 2026

HEALTH Explainer

Who is Dr Dominik Nischwitz?

Dr Dominik Nischwitz is a German dentist based in Tübingen. He founded the Biodentistry Global Standard, a certification and training programme for what he calls biological dentistry 3.0, and he…

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Jun 2026

HEALTH Explainer

Cold and the female body: Why women and men don’t freeze the same way

Put a woman and a man in the same room at the same temperature, and the woman's hands, feet and ears will be colder. Not because she's imagining it. Because…

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May 2026

HEALTH Explainer

Training on the oral contraceptive pill: what it does, what to adjust, and what happens when you come off

The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most widely used pharmaceuticals in human history. Tens of millions of women take it daily, mostly for contraception, sometimes for symptom management…

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Apr 2026

HEALTH Explainer

What is epigenetic reprogramming and why does it matter?

Epigenetic reprogramming is a biological process that modifies how genes are expressed without altering the underlying DNA sequence, with the goal of restoring cells to a more youthful functional state.…

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Mar 2026

TRAINING Explainer

What is Xenom and how it is standardising competitive fitness

Competitive fitness is moving towards structure. For years, the category has been defined by variation: different workouts, different formats, different interpretations of what “fitness” means. That has driven participation, but…

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Mar 2026

TRAINING Explainer

What are hybrid fitness competitions and how are they turning training into a sport?

Fitness has historically been personal. You train to improve strength, endurance, or appearance. Progress is tracked individually. Outcomes are largely private. Hybrid fitness competitions introduce a different model. They turn…

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Mar 2026

HEALTH Explainer

What is biological dentistry?

Biological dentistry treats the mouth as part of the whole body rather than a separate repair site. In practice that means metal-free restorations, protective protocols when removing existing metalwork, and…

ByJon Lipsey 0Comments

What materials are used in biological dentistry?

How does biological dentistry differ from conventional dentistry?

Is the longevity industry legitimate, or is it hype?

Who is Dr Dominik Nischwitz?

Cold and the female body: Why women and men don’t freeze the same way

Training on the oral contraceptive pill: what it does, what to adjust, and what happens when you come off

What is epigenetic reprogramming and why does it matter?

What is Xenom and how it is standardising competitive fitness

What are hybrid fitness competitions and how are they turning training into a sport?

What is biological dentistry?

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