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Lab mice that 'touch grass' are less anxious — and that highlights a big problem in rodent research
Mice that experience the real world may be better models for human mental health conditions, compared with lab mice that never leave their cages, a study hints.
A woman experienced delusions of communicating with her dead brother after late-night chatbot sessions
A woman developed psychosis, and her symptoms escalated rapidly, prompting clinicians to retrace the events leading up to her hospitalization.
Early research hints at why women experience more severe gut pain than men do
A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common in women than in men.
Tiny improvements in sleep, nutrition and exercise could significantly extend lifespan, study suggests
Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation, a new study suggests.
Color blindness linked to lower bladder cancer survival, early study hints
People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests.
Best Garmin watches 2026: From fitness bands to adventure smartwatches
Buying Guide These are the best Garmin watches you can buy in every category, from Fenix 8 and Forerunner 965 to Venu 3.
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