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A woman in a light blue swimsuit walks along a beach coated in a thick layer of brown seaweed

Does the giant blob of seaweed headed to Florida really contain 'flesh-eating' bacteria?

By Kiley Price published

A gargantuan seaweed blob on its way to Florida beaches is filled with plastic and some potentially harmful bacteria, but no "flesh-eating" microbes, as some news reports have suggested.

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Deadly fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in Mexico

By Nicoletta Lanese published

An outbreak of dangerous fungal infections has been tied to recent cosmetic procedures at specific clinics in Mexico. Health officials urge anyone who underwent such procedures to seek a medical evaluation right away.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink 'brain chips' cleared for 1st in-human trials

By Sarah Moore published

Brain implants developed by Elon Musk's company Neuralink have been approved for human testing. The safety of the devices previously came under scrutiny following reports of "botched surgeries" in animal test subjects.

Renpho smart scale being tested by Live Science contributor Maddy Bidulph

Save 34% on the RENPHO smart scale, now only $22.94 at Amazon

By Lou Mudge published

Deal One of our favorite Garmins, the Garmin Fenix 7x Sapphire Solar, is now $200 off at Amazon.

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two boxes of the medication "ozempic" sit on a wooden table in a pharmacy

Watch out for Ozempic copycats containing unauthorized active ingredients, FDA warns

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Some compounding pharmacies are using unauthorized active ingredients to make copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy.

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What is SPF? A guide to understanding sunscreen labels

By Anna Gora published

Confused by sunscreen terminology? Here is everything you need to know to understand sunscreen labels.

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Best protein powder 2023: Boost your nutrition

By Patricia Carswell last updated

BUYING GUIDE Step up your nutrition with the best protein powder 2023: tried and tested by the Live Science team

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Best protein powder for women 2023

By Alice Ball last updated

The best protein powder for women is designed to support female health and fitness and help you achieve your goals. Here’s our tried and tested round-up.

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Best meal replacement shakes 2023: Quick and easy nutrition on the move

By Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE We've tested the best meal replacement shakes to see how they weigh up for taste, nutrition and ingredients.

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Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among US teens

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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