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Bill Maher called for fat shaming last week. His argument makes sense.
A group of at least 20 kids in Spain gets a rare illness with historical roots.
Despite acceptance by many insurance companies, a number of studies don’t confirm its effectiveness.
Exercise newbies in their seventies and eighties build muscle at the same rate as master athletes.
A new study challenges international life expectancies.
E-cigarettes might possibly be safer than traditional cigarettes, but they come with their own risks.
From computer hacking to biohacking, Dave Asprey has embarked on a quest to reverse the aging process.
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You want one. Now you may be able to survive one.
A team of Japanese researchers comes across a remarkably simple trick.
The synthetic chemicals — called PFAS — never break down naturally.
Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.
The goal is to eventually grow a human pancreas in a larger animal – such as a pig – which can be transplanted.
Light controls your body clock. Hack it to get better sleep.
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The ultimate goal is to grow organs inside animals that could be transplanted into humans.
What you eat — and when — can make you superhuman.
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It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.
Cancer’s sweet tooth. Turning cancer cells into fat. Unveiling genetic secrets. Scientists are learning about cancer every day.
This new research could help individuals recover from one of the most dreaded types of injury.
The results contradict the popular assumption that men react far more strongly to pornography.
The reason one diet does not suit all may be found in our guts.
Here’s what neuroscience and psychology have to say about how people humanize and dehumanize one another.
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In Natural Causes, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich questions our obsession with wellness.
A unique 3D model allows researchers to explore embryonic development.
A new study has bad news for those who binge watch TV.
Our favorite over-the-counter medication has its limits.
The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.
Americans’ acceptance and desire of “dad bod” is increasing every year.
Scientists may have seen a way to cure a maddening symptom of hearing loss.