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Who needs more exercise: Women or men?
By Ivan Farkas published
Do the benefits of exercise differ by sex? The answer is yes, evidence suggests.

Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11) review: A summer must-have or an overpriced fan?
By Anna Gora published
Reviews The Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is a great fan-air purifier combo, but it lacks the 'wow' factor that would justify its high price.

This solar-powered Garmin watch is a perfect companion for this triathlon season and it is now $152 cheaper
By Anna Gora published
Deals The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar delivers excellent value for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts and it is now even cheaper at Walmart and Amazon.

US baby receives first-ever customized CRISPR treatment for genetic disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A baby known as KJ is the first person in the world to receive a customized CRISPR therapy designed to fix a specific mutation.

New CRISPR alternative can 'install' whole genes, paving the way to treatment for many genetic disorders
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new gene editor takes advantage of CRISPR-associated proteins to insert whole genes into the genome, scientists report.

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: Light, sleek and beginner-friendly
By Andrew Williams published
Reviews The first Garmin watch with guided walking workouts.

A rare disease that causes insatiable hunger
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes poor feeding in infancy but later triggers insatiable hunger.

'Truly miraculous': Common gut microbe shows promise as fatty liver disease treatment
By Anna Demming published
Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.
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