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Latest about Health
Newfound autoimmune syndrome tied to COVID-19 can trigger deadly lung scarring
By Stephanie Pappas published
A surge in cases of a rare autoimmune disease during COVID-19 waves in England led to the discovery of a new syndrome.
32 diseases you can catch from animals
By Kristen Fischer published
Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.
New 3D map charted with Google AI reveals 'mysterious but beautiful' slice of human brain
By Sneha Khedkar published
Harvard and Google researchers have collaborated to map a tiny fragment of an adult human brain in unprecedented detail.
'More Neanderthal than human': How your health may depend on DNA from our long-lost ancestors
By Emily Cooke published
Neanderthals and humans mated millennia ago, and their legacy lives on in us today. Here's how.
10 unexpected ways Neanderthal DNA affects our health
By Emily Cooke published
Around 2% of the genomes of modern Eurasians contains Neanderthal DNA. Here's how it affects our health.
The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome
By Emily Cooke published
Non-Africans carry around 2% Neanderthal DNA in their genomes — yet there's one chromosome where DNA from our ancient cousins is nowhere to be found.
H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, one person is thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the public is low.
'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw milk will not protect you from bird flu
By Ben Turner published
Raw milk sales have surged following reports of H5N1 infections in dairy cows in the U.S. But drinking unpasteurized products will cause more harm than good, experts warn.
Molekule Air Pro review
By Anna Gora published
Review Is the pollutant-destroying Molekule Air Pro air purifier really worth the hype?
Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams last updated
Buying Guide We have tried and tested the best fitness trackers on the market: Whether you are a keen runner, outdoor adventurer, or health-conscious gym goer, we have a wearable that ticks all your boxes.
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