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Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.
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Can you get high from poppy seeds? Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?
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Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

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Diagnostic dilemma: A woman cleaned her fish tank and ended up in the hospital

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A bacterial infection that rarely occurs in the United States hit a woman in Maryland after she cleaned her home aquarium.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Scientists reveal 'neural tourniquet' that can stop bleeding with nerve stimulation

By Liam Drew published

Researchers stimulated the vagus nerve in healthy volunteers and showed it triggered blood clot formation, which they say could be used to prevent blood loss after surgery.

Surgery
An image of a Thelazia callipaeda worm under the microscope in black and white.

Doctors discover live worms growing under a woman's eyelid in China

By Emily Cooke published

An office worker in Beijing developed a parasitic infection that caused worms to grow under her right eyelid.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
Best Black Friday deals on fitness trackers

The best Cyber Monday fitness tracker deals: These top discounts are still live

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Top-rated wearables without breaking the bank.

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Best Black Friday deals on air purifiers

Cyber Monday is over, but you can still save big on these excellent air purifiers: Deals hand-picked by our expert reviewers

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Hurry, these air purifier deals will not last long.

Deals
Best Black Friday deals on workout equipment and exercise machines

Missed Cyber Monday? These are the best 8 fitness deals that are still live, as chosen by our fitness experts

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals There is still time to save big bucks on excellent home exercise equipment.

Deals
Black Friday deals on electric toothbrushes, water flossers and other oral care products

The best Cyber Monday discounts on electric toothbrushes and water flossers: Last few deals remain

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Best deals for squeaky-clean teeth and a bright smile.

Deals
A man who is wearing a black sweatshirt is sat facing away from the camera. The e-tattoos can be seen across his scalp, with ink running down his head and joining up to wires at the base of his neck which are connected to a white device.

'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring

By Emily Cooke published

Electrodes can now be printed onto the scalp to measure brain activity.

Neuroscience
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Our experienced distance runner has picked these best running shoe deals this Cyber Monday to get you on the right track

By Kate Carter last updated

Deals It is a race against time as some of these running shoe deals will sell out fast — grab yours now with our expert advice.

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Pro Breeze 1500ml mini dehumidifier

Our favorite compact dehumidifier is now under £40. Grab the ProBreeze Mini while you can

By Kate Carter published

Deals We already loved this compact, efficient little bargain — And now the ProBreeze Mini Dehumidifier is reduced to under £40 for Cyber Monday, we just love it even more

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