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Understanding how the body works — and what happens when things change — is paramount to improving the health and wellbeing of every person on the planet. Our team of expert health writers and editors are here to demystify the latest medical advances, explain how the latest health news affects you, and help you understand which exercise equipment can really help improve your fitness. Whether you're after facts about the human body or the secrets to extreme longevity, our health articles and features aim to leave you better informed, up to date with the latest discoveries, and even more curious about human health. 

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Should we rethink our legal definition of a human embryo? Scientists can now create realistic human embryo models in the lab, leading some to suggest that we rethink how we legally define an embryo.
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At-home DNA tests predict how you'll respond to drugs — but how well do they work?

By Philip Empey, Lucas Berenbrok, Kayla B. Rowe published

Pharmacogenomic, or PGx, tests predict how your genes might affect your response to medications. But they have their limitations.

Medicine & Drugs
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How does water get stuck in your ear — and how do you get it out?

By Emily Cooke published

Whether it's from a day at the beach or a trip to the swimming pool, getting water stuck in your ear is very common. But how does it happen?

Anatomy
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Move over, Viagra — this spider's boner-inducing venom could treat people let down by the blue pill

By Sascha Pare published

Scientists say a synthetic compound derived from Brazilian wandering spider venom could treat people with erectile dysfunction for whom drugs like Viagra don't work.

Medicine & Drugs
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By Lloyd Coombes published

This fantastic smartwatch is now under $180 thanks to a hefty discount.

Exercise
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Save 30% on the Fitbit Sense at Walmart

By Lloyd Coombes published

Get this fantastic Fitbit for less at Walmart.

Exercise
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This fantastic Amazfit fitness tracker is under $140 at Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published

This Amazfit GTR 3 Pro fitness tracker is reduced by $50 at Amazon.

Exercise
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How many cells are in the human body? New study provides an answer.

By Emily Cooke published

A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body.

Anatomy
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Why do we love garlic but hate garlic breath?

By Mara Grunbaum last updated

Why do people love the taste of garlic, but hate the resulting garlic breath?

Health
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Should we rethink our legal definition of a human embryo?

By Emily Cooke published

Scientists can now create realistic human embryo models in the lab, leading some to suggest that we rethink how we legally define an embryo.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
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Some people whose brains flatline but survive can recall lucid 'experiences of death'

By Rachel Nuwer published

In some cardiac arrest patients, a flurry of brain activity during life-saving CPR may be a sign of a "near-death experience."

Death
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