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Is getting an IUD painful?
By Marilyn Perkins published
People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to patients getting the contraceptive.

Experimental 'Ozempic pill' shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The drugmaker Lilly announced topline results of a clinical trial of a new pill in the same drug class as injectables like Ozempic.

'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds
By Jess Thomson published
The rete ovarii, a poorly understood structure connected to the ovaries, may be much more essential to ovarian function than scientists initially thought.

This rare disease causes people to move uncontrollably and unintentionally self-harm
By Emily Cooke published
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an extremely rare disease that affects patients' behavior and cognitive skills.

Oregon officials investigating 3 cases of mad cow-like disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hood River County in Oregon reported three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare human brain disease very similar to "mad cow."

Study of 9,000 twins reveals genetics influences how much you enjoy music
By Clarissa Brincat published
Genes affect different aspects of music enjoyment — from the emotional reactions that compositions evoke to the social connection music can foster.

Vitesy Eteria personal air purifier review: Filterless appliance for the eco-conscious
By Anna Gora published
Reviews It uses a washable photocatalytic filter instead of replaceable HEPA filters. But is it a game-changer, or a missed opportunity?

The exceptionally rare disease that causes holes to form in your brain
By Emily Cooke last updated
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is an extremely rare and fatal brain-wasting disease that's like a human version of "mad cow."
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