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Why do we forget things we were just thinking about?
By Marilyn Perkins published
When the brain "juggles" information, things can fall through the cracks.
Color-blind people may be less picky eaters. Here's why.
By Isabel Gauthier published
Seeing the world with a restricted color palate seems to tone down an emotion-based resistance to new foods.
Mindfulness meditation really does relieve pain, brain scans reveal
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect.
Saline nose drops may shorten colds and cut transmission, trial hints
By Michael Schubert published
Giving children saline nose drops at the start of a cold may shorten its duration and reduce the likelihood that they will pass the illness to others, a study hints. But it has some caveats.
Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch Series 8 and Garmin Fenix 7 to Amazfit Balance.
Best running watches 2024: Tried and tested
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches you can buy in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 and Coros Pace 2 to Garmin Enduro 2.
New blood test detects ALS with 98% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis
By Emily Cooke published
Many patients with ALS die within three to five years of their symptoms starting, so early diagnosis of the disease is critical for treatment.
Some cells can enter a 'third state that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and death.' Here's how.
By Peter A Noble, Alex Pozhitkov published
Given the right conditions, certain types of cells are able to self-assemble into new lifeforms after the organism they were once part of has died.
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