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waterpik cordless select being tested by Live Science contributor Lou Mudge

Waterpik Cordless Select review

By Lou Mudge published 23 November 22

REVIEW We found the Waterpik Cordless Select to be a great water flosser for traveling, but it lacks the variety of larger models.

REVIEW

illustration of the spores of fungus Histoplasma capsulatum

Fungi that cause lung infections may be lurking in the soil of most US states

By Nicoletta Lanese published 23 November 22

A study hints that soil-borne fungi that can cause disease may be widespread in the U.S.

photo of a toddler recovering from rsv in a hospital bed; he's sitting up and holding a toy care while sucking on a binky. An oxygen tube is inserted into his nostrils and secured to his face with colorful adhesive bandages

RSV: Symptoms, treatments & vaccines

By Rachael Rettner published 22 November 22

In healthy children and adults, the virus typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms; but it can cause more serious disease in infants and the elderly.

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New gene therapy restores night vision of people with inherited eye disorder

By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 November 22

An experimental gene therapy restored the night vision of two people with leber congenital amaurosis.

Should you buy the Apple Watch Series 7?

By Lloyd Coombes published 21 November 22

The Apple Watch Series 8 may be in the spotlight, but don't miss great deals on the Apple Watch Series 7.

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Having trouble finding a 20-pound turkey? Blame bird flu.

By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 November 22

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has limited the nation's supply of large turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

Save over $2000 on the NordicTrack EXP 14i Smart Treadmill this Black Friday

By Lou Mudge published 21 November 22

Deal Snap up a top running machine and save 68% on the NordicTrack EXP 14i Smart Treadmill at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Deal

young woman in a yellow shirt uses her phone and a blood sugar monitor to check her blood sugar levels

1st ever drug to delay type 1 diabetes approved by FDA

By Nicoletta Lanese published 18 November 22

Teplizumab-mzwv is the first drug ever approved to prevent type 1 diabetes in those who are destined to develop the disease.

close up of yellow Benzonatate capsules in a pile

Poison control calls about kids ingesting cough suppressant more than doubled in recent years

By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 November 22

U.S. poison control centers have received more reports about pediatric benzonatate ingestion in recent years.

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'Organ-on-chip' shows how uterus coaxes embryo to implant in early pregnancy

By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 November 22

A tiny device replicates the interface between uterine tissue and the cells of the placenta in early pregnancy.

A still from the first real-time footage of viruses on the move, right before they hijack a cell. Captured by researchers at Duke University.

Stunning video captures a virus on the verge of breaking into a cell

By Stephanie Pappas published 15 November 22

A new video shows a virus on an erratic search for an entryway into an intestinal cell.

Best massage gun 2023: Relieve sore muscles and increase flexibility

By Joanne Lewsley published 15 November 22

BUYING GUIDE The best massage gun can reinvigorate your muscles and relieve aches and pains. Check out the top-rated devices available, as tested by us.

BUYING GUIDE

glowing red neurons shown in a cross section of a mouse spinal cord

Electrical zaps can 'reawaken' lost neural connections, helping paralyzed people walk again

By Nicoletta Lanese published 15 November 22

Scientists identified specific spinal nerve cells that people likely need to regain the ability to walk after paralyzing injuries.

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Does vitamin D give you energy?

By Joanne Lewsley last updated 14 November 22

REFERENCE Does vitamin D give you energy, and what else is it good for? We investigate

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Can you make up for lost sleep?

By Robert Roy Britt last updated 14 November 22

Getting a few extra hours on the weekend cannot make up for all the harms of being sleep-deprived during the week.

a smiling toddler wearing a red shirt sits in front of her mother who's wearing a black medical mask and pink head scarf

In a 1st, child treated for rare, often-fatal disorder while still in the womb

By Nicoletta Lanese published 12 November 22

A child with Pompe disease was the first to start treatments before birth.

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Seven benefits of vitamin D

By Joanne Lewsley published 11 November 22

Discover all the important benefits of vitamin D, from building strong bones and teeth to improving your mental wellbeing

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Could the RSV surge be behind the amoxicillin shortage?

By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 November 22

A surge of viral infections in the U.S. might be contributing to an ongoing amoxicillin shortage, even though antibiotics don't kill viruses.

Do probiotics help with bloating?

By Louise Bond published 11 November 22

Reference They’re linked to improved gut health, but do probiotics help with bloating specifically?

Reference

Which teeth fall out?

By Lou Mudge published 11 November 22

REFERENCE We’ve spoken to experts to find out which teeth fall out, and why you might lose teeth in adulthood