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Is the Oura Ring Gen 4 worth it? Here's what we think after four months of testing
By Anna Gora published
Reviews We liked the Oura Ring Gen 4 so much that we named it the best smart ring and the best sleep tracker on the market. That does not mean it will work for everyone, though, especially in the long term.

New blood test can predict risk of postpartum depression with more than 80% accuracy
By Michele Cohen Marill, Knowable Magazine published
Scientists are learning more about this leading complication of childbirth. Treatments are improving and doctors can test for biological markers that flag heightened risk.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can trigger the immune system to recognize and kill cancer, research finds
By Adam Grippin, Christiano Marconi published
The researchers found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines could potentially help patients whose tumors don’t respond well to traditional immunotherapy.

Why does pooping feel so good?
By Dani Leviss published
Here's the science behind why going number two can bring a sense of relief.

Last chance to buy this premium Garmin watch, now at its lowest-ever price at Walmart
By Anna Gora published
Deals The prices of the excellent Garmin Enduro 2 have been dropping for some time, but we have never seen them this low before — snap this deal up while stocks last.

Scientists have just defined five sleep profiles — and some could help spot mental illness
By Theresa Sullivan Barger published
Researchers have identified five distinct profiles that map to certain brain signatures. Each profile is tied to certain behaviors and cognitive issues.

You don't need to be very happy to avoid an early death from chronic disease, study finds
By Elise Ceyral published
A new study suggests that being happier could help reduce your risk of dying prematurely from chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But the threshold at which this happiness effect kicks in is fairly low.

A toddler accidently ate gonorrhea bacteria from a lab dish
By Nicoletta Lanese published
In a bizarre medical case published in 1984, a young boy was inadvertently exposed to an STI-causing bacteria in a lab dish.
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