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Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggestsRegular exercise makes our immune cells more vigilant, potentially contributing to better long-term health, a new study finds.
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Woman's 5-year struggle with balance and walking was caused by a 'one-in-a-million' disorderDiagnostic Dilemma A woman developed severe stiffness in her knees, along with a range of other symptoms. Blood tests revealed her very rare disorder.
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'The right diagnosis is unbelievably powerful': It can take years to diagnose rare diseases, and scientists are trying to fix thatAnalysis Tens of millions of Americans live with rare or undiagnosed diseases. These scientists are working to deliver them better diagnostics and treatments.
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Why does lithium work against bipolar disorder?Life's Little Mysteries Lithium remains the gold standard for one of the most complex psychiatric conditions. Scientists are still getting to grips with why.
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Weird spikes poking through a teen's eyelid turned out to be a wayward toothDiagnostic Dilemma A 16-year-old developed swelling over his eye, and doctors later discovered that it was caused by a tooth that had grown in the wrong place.
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Spaceflight may harm the reproductive system of astronauts' kids and grandkids, early mouse study suggestsThe offspring of mice that spend time on the International Space Station are more vulnerable to external stressors, a new study finds. More work is needed to understand the potential health impacts on human astronauts' families.
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Scientists made a paper battery you can swallow to power internal medical devicesA paper-based, ingestible battery powered medical devices inside pigs for up to three days before gradually breaking down, a new study reported.
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Climate change will triple the number of days over 105 F in the US. The health impacts will be dire.Science Spotlight Extreme heat will become more common as the climate continues to warm. That will affect almost every facet of our health.
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Why does blond hair tend to darken with age?Life's Little Mysteries Some children have blond hair that darkens as they grow up. What causes this change?
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