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Could aging eggs be 'rejuvenated'? New tool may help pave the way to fertility-extending treatments Scientists invented a new experimental system to study how age-related changes in egg cells make them more prone to chromosomal errors.
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Gray hair may have evolved as a protection against cancer, study hints Aging comes with graying hair, which may be a sign of the body lowering its risk of cancer, a study suggests.
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Insomnia and anxiety come with a weaker immune system — a new study starts to unravel why People with anxiety or insomnia tend to have weaker immunity. The decline of a key immune cell may be a culprit.

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Three surgeons in surgical scrubs push a patient on a trolley down a hospital corridor.

Diagnostic dilemma quiz: Can you guess the diagnosis in these strange medical cases?

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Based on our "Diagnostic Dilemma" series, this quiz tests your medical know-how.

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Neuroscience word search — Find all the parts of the brain

By Nicoletta Lanese published

How well do you know that organ between your ears? Test your recognition of neuroscience terms with this word search.

Neuroscience
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New tests could nearly halve the rate of late-stage cancers, some scientists say — is that true?

By RJ Mackenzie published

Blood tests that look for over a dozen cancers are being developed. But how soon will they help patients?

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A man's bladder looked like a Christmas tree

By Kamal Nahas published

In an unusual case, a man's bladder swelled dramatically at its base, taking the shape of a Christmas tree.

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Tiny implant 'speaks' to the brain with LED light

By Payal Dhar published

By directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without medications, its developers say.

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The self-gifter's Christmas: Treat yourself to gear you'll actually want this Christmas

By Tantse Walter published

Buying guides Don't let anyone else choose your next telescope, camera or binoculars — these are important pieces of equipment that you should buy for yourself

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What's the fastest a human can grow?

By Ashley Hamer published

Humans grow tall in spurts, but what's our fastest period of growth?

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Best water flossers 2025: Top 6 oral irrigators from Waterpik, Bitvae and more

By Joanne Lewsley last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best water flossers you can buy in every category, from Waterpik Ultra to Oclean W10 and Spotlight Oral Care.

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Best running shoes for supination 2025: Find the perfect fit for your feet

By Harry Bullmore last updated

Buyers guide These are the best running shoes you can buy in every category, from New Balance 1080 v14 and Asics Megablast to Hoka Mach X.

Buyers guide

It matters what time of day you get cancer treatment, study suggests

By Clarissa Brincat published

Giving immunotherapy earlier in the day can significantly extend patients' survival, compared to giving treatment later in the day, a new study of lung cancer shows.

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