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Suunto Run fitness tracker review — Light, feature-packed and reasonably priced
By Andrew Williams published
Reviews A budget-friendly, feature-rich fitness tracker good for sports and running if heart rate tracking isn’t your priority.

'Your fear is well-founded': How human activities have raised the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme
By Sean Lawrence published
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.

How the surface you exercise on might increase your risk of cramps
By Michael Hales published
Opinion Despite good hydration and nutrition, many athletes across sports still suffer from unexpected cramps. The courts and fields they're playing on may be the missing link.

Garmin Forerunner 570 review — Bright, accurate, slightly overpriced
By Andrew Williams published
Reviews The middleweight watch in Garmin’s runner-first Forerunner series gets a brighter screen and more smartwatch features, plus a price bump.

Science news this week: NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars and scientists invent visible time crystals
By Ben Turner published
Science news this week Sept. 13, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

How the body changes in space — usually, for the worse
By Anna Gora last updated
From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

Have you gotten this year's COVID vaccine?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Federal guidance about the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine has raised questions and confusion around the shots. Have you tried to get one this year?

Breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug that extends life by decades earns its developers a $250,000 'American Nobel'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards went to three scientists who helped invent a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease.
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