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Single gene may help explain the plague's persistence throughout human history
Alterations to a single gene in the plague bacterium's genome have shed light on a method the germ has used to survive and spread through the ages.
Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep
Learn facts about sleep, during which the body rests, recuperates and performs essential repairs.
The rare condition that makes people unable to smile
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition that affects several cranial nerves, impairing the muscles that control facial expressions and eye movements.
Cold-water rinses left 'cobblestone' growths in woman's sinuses
A woman developed prominent bumps inside her sinuses, similar to a condition seen in "surfer's ear."
The WHO penned the world's first pandemic agreement — but the US isn't signing
Opinion The U.S. withdrew from treaty negotiations on President Trump's first day in office.
How much of your disease risk is genetic? It's complicated.
Opinion Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body — and can clarify how diseases develop.
How long can human sperm survive?
It's a myth that sperm die upon contact with oxygen. In fact, their resilience might surprise you.
Can weight loss drugs help you drink less alcohol?
There is growing evidence that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs might help people drink less alcohol, but more research is needed.
