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Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless. Could we reverse it? Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy to defend ourselves against the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
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Why does heat cause headaches? The trigger behind summertime headaches may not be heat itself, but all of the things that come along with it, an expert said.
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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 running headphones review We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite.

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Review The PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is small enough to fit on a tabletop, but can this compact appliance impress us with its performance?

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Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE From Samsung, Bose and Beats, here are the best running headphones ― as tested by Live Science.

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Single-shot HIV treatment suppresses virus 10,000-fold for months, animal study finds

By Michael Schubert published

Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests.

Hiv
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Best air purifiers for allergies 2024

By Molly Cleary last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.

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Best running watches 2024: Top picks for sprinters, marathon runners and triathletes

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

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World's oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies at 117 years old

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old.

Ageing
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4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

By Konstantine Panegyres published

They figured out that some mental illnesses can be prevented and treated.

Mind
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Is painting your nails bad for you?

By Tyler Santora published

Painting your nails is generally considered safe, but the practice does carry a few health concerns that scientists don't fully understand yet.

Health
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Real-time brain stimulation slashes Parkinson's symptoms by half in trial

By Christoph Schwaiger published

A new device reacts to rising and falling levels of Parkinson's medication in the body and improves quality of life for some patients.

Neuroscience
A public safety officer in a yellow high-vis jacket and white shirt is shown sweltering in the heat. He is holding a red cloth to this forehead to wipe away sweat.

Wet-bulb temperature: What is it, and how is it linked to human survival in extreme heat?

By Emily Cooke published

Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it?

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