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'Brain-eating' amoebas are a new concern in northern US states, health officials advise

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Ohio public health officials raise concern about brain-eating amoeba in northern states.

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How the body changes in space — usually, for the worse

By Anna Gora published

From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

Bitvae R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush

Bitvae R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush review

By Joanne Lewsley published

Review Can the affordably priced Bitvae R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush compete with more expensive models? Find out in our review

Review
Best running shoes for supination

Best running shoes for supination 2023: Find the perfect fit for your feet

By Harry Bullmore last updated

A pair of the best running shoes for supination can help to avoid putting excess pressure on the feet and ankles.

Close up image of a person with chopsticks as they dive into Szechwan dry hotpot with chicken wing and prawn.

Why do people like spicy food?

By Donavyn Coffey published

The chemicals that make food spicy don't target taste receptors, but rather temperature receptors in the tongue.

Saucony ride 16

Saucony Ride 16 review

By Harry Bullmore published

REVIEW Saucony Ride 16: a neutral everyday running sneaker that deserves a spot on your shoe rack.

REVIEW
black and white photo of a man's eye as he looks through a small glass lens that appears to have flipped his eye upside down

Spanish Civil War soldier saw the world 'backward' after bullet pierced brain, historic case report reveals

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

After being shot in the head, a soldier in the Spanish Civil War woke up to find a world that's completely backward.

photo shows the gloved hands of a nurse wrapping a child's foot in gauze and bandages; the child's exposed ankle has patches of discoloration and skin wounding

New gene therapy gel is the 1st approved treatment for rare and painful 'butterfly disease'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly disease.

Frontal x-ray image of a human skull shows red lines where several electrodes have been implanted into the person's brain

Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.

Best foam rollers

Best foam rollers 2023 for effective warm-ups, cool-downs and recovery

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE Invest in one of the best foam rollers to prime your muscles and reduce post-workout soreness.

BUYING GUIDE
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