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We've used this cheap but quality fitness tracker to map hikes all over the world. It's now at its lowest ever price.
By Tantse Walter published
Deals The Suunto Race and Race S are both reduced for Black Friday. Never set off on a hike without it again!

5 tips for buying an electric toothbrush this Black Friday
By Anna Gora published
Buying guides Here's everything you need to know before you embark on the annual deal hunting.

Shrinking tree canopy at California schools could put kids at risk of extreme heat
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A recent study examined changes in tree canopy cover around California schools. The observed declines could put kids at higher risk of heat stress.

How to choose the best smartwatch for your loved one, according to an expert: The ultimate Christmas gift guide
By Anna Gora published
Buying guides Here's what to look for when buying smartwatches for your friends and family.

The evolution of life on Earth 'almost predictably' led to human intelligence, neuroscientist says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Interview Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin spoke to Live Science about how human consciousness evolved.

We may finally understand stress-induced hair loss
By RJ Mackenzie published
Alopecia areata, which causes patchy hair loss, is often preceded by stress. Scientists are starting to figure out why through animal studies.

The best air purifier we have ever tested hits its lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
By Anna Gora published
Deals Save a huge 31% on the Levoit Core 600S-P — a powerful, allergy-friendly model that takes the top spot in our guide to the best air purifiers.
Top 16 Black Friday smartwatch deals: From budget fitness trackers to premium Garmin watches
By Anna Gora last updated
Deals Snap up a top-rated smartwatch without breaking the bank.

A man's muscles looked strangely deformed. Doctors found they were leaking calcium into his blood.
By Anirban Mukhopadhyay published
A man showed up to the hospital with vomiting, weakness, failing kidneys and sky-high calcium. The culprit was a muscle-enhancing oil he injected into his chest and arms years ago.

Study links GLP-1 use to some pregnancy risks — but the research has key caveats
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study hints that pregnant people who have previously taken drugs like Ozempic may face a higher risk of certain poor pregnancy outcomes. But more studies are needed to understand the finding.
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