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Rise in cancer in younger adults may be explained by faster 'biological aging,' early study hints2 Comments -
Scientists infected a 'vagina on a chip' with gonorrhea — then cured it with a new antibiotic found by AI -
Dangerously hot and humid: Rising temperatures in the US make outdoor exercise hazardous2 Comments
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AnalysisNeuroscience findings often can't be replicated — and it's a big problem for what we know about the brain -
Heart & CirculationThe bacteria behind gum disease may also harm your heart valves, early research suggests -
Medicine & DrugsCan Ozempic prevent or treat cancer? It's way too soon to say, an expert cautions -
GeneticsCells from your mother likely infiltrated your brain in the womb, and they could survive for decades, study reveals -
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Genetics'RNA can do things which we have never seen before': New study challenges assumptions about what RNA was up to at the dawn of life
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AgingTests that measure 'biological age' aren't helpful for tracking your health, scientists say -
AgingLoneliness may contribute to memory issues, but not dementia — they are 'not the same thing' -
AgingBrain aging results from a loss of control over how genes are regulated, mouse study suggests -
AgingCould gut microbes hold the secret to aging well? A researcher unpacks the emerging science -
Aging'The limits of human longevity have still not been reached,' study suggests -
AgingLifespan may be 50% heritable, study suggests
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AgingCan AI detect cognitive decline better than a doctor? New study reveals surprising accuracy3 Comments -
AgingGray hair may have evolved as a protection against cancer, study hints6 Comments -
AgingAging and inflammation may not go hand in hand, study suggests4 Comments
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ReferencesTop 5 tips for surviving hay fever season -
ReferencesTop 5 mistakes when using air purifiers during hay fever season -
AllergiesNew Jersey man dies from meat allergy triggered by tick bite -
REFERENCEDo air purifiers help with allergies? -
AllergiesIs playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? -
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AllergiesCould allergies be 'deleted' someday? -
AllergiesCan you really be allergic to the sun? -
AllergiesWhat causes metal allergies?
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AnatomyMan who donated his body after death had rare 'triple penis'2 Comments -
AnatomyScientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time29 Comments -
AnatomyWhy don't teeth count as bones?2 Comments -
AnatomyHuman skeleton quiz: What do you know about the bones in your body? -
AnatomyWhat's the strongest muscle in the human body?2 Comments -
AnatomyStaring at the March 29 solar eclipse can cause eye damage in seconds — and you won’t even feel it happening -
AnatomyNew cells discovered in eye could help restore vision, scientists say3 Comments -
AnatomyScientists describe new type of fat in human bellies -
Anatomy'Vestigial' human ear-wiggling muscle actually flexes when we're straining to hear
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AnalysisDangerously hot and humid: Rising temperatures in the US make outdoor exercise hazardous2 Comments -
Buyers guideBest running shoes for supination 2026: Find the perfect fit for your feet -
BUYING GUIDEBest running watches 2026: Premium picks and budget buys -
Buying GuideBest Garmin watches 2026: From fitness bands to adventure smartwatches -
Buying guidesBest fitness trackers for beginners 2025: From Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner 165 -
ReviewsAmazfit Active Max review: The best budget smartwatch of 2026? -
Buying guidesWhat to buy as a beginner runner: Must-haves vs non-essentials -
Buying guidesBest Garmin smartwatches for runners 2026, tried and tested -
ReviewsGarmin Enduro 3 review: The longest-lasting sports watch series gets a price cut
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Life's Little MysteriesDo you really have to wash rice before you cook it?6 Comments -
Food & DrinkDo the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like? -
Food & DrinkA gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice4 Comments -
Food & DrinkLiquid-nitrogen-infused cocktail popped a man's stomach like a balloon -
Food & DrinkIs there such a thing as 'too much' protein?2 Comments -
Food & DrinkNew US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy28 Comments -
Food & DrinkAn otherwise 'fit' man had a stroke after drinking 8 'high-potency' energy drinks a day5 Comments -
Food & DrinkA woman's homemade juice led to life-threatening 'toxic squash syndrome'4 Comments -
Food & DrinkA toxicologist explains when you can safely cut the moldy part off food, and when it's best to toss it
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GeneticsCells from your mother likely infiltrated your brain in the womb, and they could survive for decades, study reveals
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Genetics'RNA can do things which we have never seen before': New study challenges assumptions about what RNA was up to at the dawn of life
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INTERVIEW'We can identify these really early, before the clinical diagnosis': Epigenetic markers may help explain why Native Hawaiians are aging faster -
GeneticsDNA sequencing is rewriting our understanding of historic outbreaks, but it can't tell the whole story -
Genetics'A landmark moment for the field': FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness -
GeneticsGene therapy improves hearing in 90% of patients with inherited deafness in largest trial of its kind2 Comments -
GeneticsChanging 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitalia -
GeneticsAre allergies genetic? -
GeneticsA doctor discovered the gene mutation behind his family's mysterious missing-teeth condition
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Heart & CirculationThe bacteria behind gum disease may also harm your heart valves, early research suggests
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Heart & CirculationNew robotic heart mimics common, mysterious condition to help researchers study it -
Heart & CirculationHeart issues tied to 'microdamage' in the brain might raise risk of memory loss, study hints -
Heart & CirculationThese patients' hearts stopped a dozen times a day. An innovative procedure has transformed their lives. -
Heart & CirculationA new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles required
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Heart & CirculationBoth very low and very high heart rates may be linked to higher stroke risk, study says2 Comments -
Heart & CirculationRectal exam stabilized man's irregular heartbeat10 Comments -
Heart & Circulation'Night owls' may have worse heart health — but why?2 Comments -
Heart & CirculationMan's autopsy reveals unexpected 'boomerang-shaped' structure in his heart
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Immune SystemOne underlying cause of inflammatory bowel disease pinpointed in new study -
Diagnostic dilemmaWhiplike rashes appeared on a woman's back after she ate shiitake mushrooms -
Immune SystemA teen's classic diabetes symptoms didn't improve with treatment — revealing she also had a much rarer syndrome2 Comments -
Immune SystemKeratin may act as a 'brake' for skin inflammation, pointing to potential treatments -
Immune SystemViruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hints -
Immune SystemAn experimental mRNA treatment counters immune cell aging in mice -
Immune SystemInsomnia and anxiety come with a weaker immune system — a new study starts to unravel why -
Immune SystemMitochondria aren't only the 'powerhouses of cells' — they also battle germs -
Immune SystemTwin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms
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Medicine & DrugsCan Ozempic prevent or treat cancer? It's way too soon to say, an expert cautions
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OpinionTobacco companies are pushing nicotine pouches on teens — and we need to act now to stop them -
Interview'800 seconds for a sick visit': Some factors driving antibiotic resistance have nothing to do with biology, says medical sociologist Julia Szymczak -
Medicine & DrugsThe US is hooked on unregulated peptides. But are they effective, or even safe? -
Science SpotlightJapan's bold experiment to curb antibiotic misuse has been a huge success. Could it work in the US?4 Comments -
Medicine & DrugsScientists infected a 'vagina on a chip' with gonorrhea — then cured it with a new antibiotic found by AI -
Diagnostic DilemmaAfter taking a medicine for years, a man suddenly had weird changes in his taste that made food disgusting -
Medicine & DrugsDrug-induced 'brain freeze' may help protect the brain after a stroke, early study suggests2 Comments -
Medicine & DrugsCentury-old tuberculosis vaccine could help treat diabetes, trials hint. How?
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AnalysisNeuroscience findings often can't be replicated — and it's a big problem for what we know about the brain
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Science word of the dayWhat does 'neuroplasticity' mean?
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NeuroscienceWe remember little to nothing of early childhood — and a recent mouse study may help explain why6 Comments -
NeuroscienceEstrogen levels in both the male and female brain may shape memory's resilience in face of stress -
NeuroscienceNeuroscientists are searching for the 'cellular substrate of loneliness' -
NeuroscienceHeading a soccer ball just once is enough to raise levels of proteins associated with brain damage -
NeuroscienceRare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the 'seat of fear' in the brain really is -
NeuroscienceLandmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research finds4 Comments -
Life's Little MysteriesWhy aren't brain transplants possible?2 Comments
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FACT FILEWhat is PMOS (formerly PCOS)? What to know about the hormonal syndrome -
PollPoll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?2 Comments -
Reproductive Health'The name was inaccurate': PCOS gets a new name after years-long effort5 Comments -
Reproductive HealthPregnancy quiz: Can you deliver on the science of growing babies? -
Reproductive Health'Two lives hang in the balance': Risky surgery in the womb saved baby from deadly disorder at just 25 weeks gestation3 Comments -
Reproductive HealthPreeclampsia could be treated with 'blood filtering' therapy, early study hints2 Comments -
Reproductive HealthScientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy3 Comments -
Reproductive HealthSperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds -
Reproductive Health'No one knows what they are': Researchers discover new type of cell that's seen only during pregnancy3 Comments
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SexHow long can human sperm survive? -
SexDo animals have orgasms? -
SexDo sperm really race to the egg? -
SexSex leaves 'microbial traces' on genitalia, even when a condom is used — scientists call it the 'sexome' -
SexScientists made mice with Y chromosomes female by deleting just 6 tiny molecules -
SexMan's years of premature ejaculation had a rare cause -
SexViagra alternatives? Study of mouse erections hints at new ways to treat erectile dysfunction -
SexErectile dysfunction risk may rise on lengthy space missions, rat study reveals -
Sex'Sex drive switch' discovered in male mouse brain that kicks their libido into overdrive
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SleepIn people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures -
SleepSleep deprivation harms the gut via the vagus nerve, early study reveals3 Comments -
SleepAre you a night owl or an early bird?2 Comments -
SleepScientists infiltrated volunteers' dreams to boost their creative thinking -
SleepDo your dreams change as you age?4 Comments -
SleepStudy reveals why the brain 'zones out' when you're exhausted -
Sleep'DST just seems so pointless': Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time -
SleepDo people dream in color or black and white?12 Comments -
SleepWould you get rid of daylight saving time?18 Comments
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INTERVIEW'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works2 Comments -
Surgery'The ban assumed the danger was making pigs too human': Why human organs aren't grown in pigs in the US -
Science news this weekScience news this week: NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars and scientists invent visible time crystals -
Science news this weekScience news this week: A key Atlantic current nears collapse, the world's biggest iceberg shatters, and mouse brains rewrite neuroscience -
SurgeryScientists develop 'glue gun' that 3D prints bone grafts directly onto fractures2 Comments -
Science news this weekScience news this week: A world first pig-to-human lung transplant, and SpaceX’s Starship nails a test flight -
SurgeryEarly test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise -
SurgeryFirst-ever pig-to-human lung transplant attempted in brain-dead person in China8 Comments -
SurgeryAre women less sensitive to anesthesia than men?
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Viruses, Infections & Disease'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections in 5 states linked to Taco Bell lettuce; other cases still under investigation -
Viruses, Infections & DiseaseHow wildfire smoke harms the body, and how to protect yourself -
Viruses, Infections & DiseaseDiagnostic dilemma: An 83-year-old man went to the hospital because of very itchy skin. It turned out he had a rare form of syphilis. -
Viruses, Infections & DiseaseMalaria had nearly been eliminated around a giant dam in the Amazon — but then it came roaring back. Experts just discovered why. -
Viruses, Infections & Disease'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections confirmed in hundreds of people across US, with 1,251 in Michigan alone -
Viruses, Infections & DiseaseThe hantavirus outbreak is over, WHO declares -
Viruses, Infections & Disease11-year-old boy in Canada dies from rabies after waking up with a bat on his face4 Comments -
CancerRise in cancer in younger adults may be explained by faster 'biological aging,' early study hints2 Comments -
Diagnostic dilemmaViral infection caused woman not to recognize her own father
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AnalysisNeuroscience findings often can't be replicated — and it's a big problem for what we know about the brain
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Heart & CirculationThe bacteria behind gum disease may also harm your heart valves, early research suggests
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Medicine & DrugsCan Ozempic prevent or treat cancer? It's way too soon to say, an expert cautions
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GeneticsCells from your mother likely infiltrated your brain in the womb, and they could survive for decades, study reveals
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Science word of the dayWhat does 'neuroplasticity' mean?
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Genetics'RNA can do things which we have never seen before': New study challenges assumptions about what RNA was up to at the dawn of life
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Viruses, Infections & Disease'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections in 5 states linked to Taco Bell lettuce; other cases still under investigation
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Viruses, Infections & DiseaseHow wildfire smoke harms the body, and how to protect yourself
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Diagnostic DilemmaJunk-food diet caused a teen's permanent blindness -
OpinionTobacco companies are pushing nicotine pouches on teens — and we need to act now to stop them
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