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Vitality

How to Live Better, Longer

  • winter skin
    6 Must-Have Tips To Awaken Skin All Winter Long
    Are you ready for the cold dark days that come with Daylight Saving Time? Prepare for winter skin before turning your clock back on Sunday.
  • pasta
    To Lose Weight, Skip Dinner A Few Days A Week
    New research suggests that skipping dinner helps you burn more fat in the evening and may even help with weight loss.
  • headache
    What Is Aspirin — And Should You Take It Daily?
    The main ingredient in aspirin, salicin, is the oldest pain reliever in history, but it took time and science before it became the drug we recognize today.
Under the Hood

Behavior, Neuroscience & Your Brain

  • Running
    Runner's High? You're Growing New Brain Cells
    Your brain creates new cell growth and repair during aerobic exercises, such as running.
  • Woman looking at records
    Science Explains Why Songs Get Stuck In Your Head
    Science explains why you can't get that catchy song out of your head.
  • sunshine
    Sunshine Actually Makes You Happy
    In a recent study, people reported more mental distress when the days were shorter and there was less sunshine.
Innovation

Technology & the Business of Medicine

  • Breast cancer survivor bracelet
    These 2 Genes May Predict Your Breast Cancer Survival Rate
    Findings from a new study could help more women to overcome breast cancer.
  • Flex menstrual disc
    'Mess-Free' Period Sex Is Now A Thing
    A new product promises to make sex during menstruation less of a mess.
  • dna
    We’re Closer Than Ever To Finding Cause Of Autism
    Researchers discovered hundreds of genes that could be connected with autism spectrum disorder.
The Hill

Healthcare, Policy & Governance

  • Trump PTSD
    Veterans Have A Problem With Donald Trump’s Comment About PTSD
    Veterans did not respond well to Donald Trump's comments on PTSD, a common mental health disorder many soldiers face.
  • Sugar cubes
    Countries Should Adopt Sugar Tax, Says World Health Organization
    The WHO wants countries to start taxing sugary drinks, and use the revenue to fight health problems sugar may worsen.
  • candidates
    Where Do Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Stand On Abortion?
    Here's what the presidential candidates have said on the controversial topic of abortion and reproductive rights.
The Grapevine

Breaking News and Trends

  • Man sitting on stairs
    Condom-Free Male Birth Control Shot May Soon Be A Thing
    A male birth control shot may be on the horizon, and may provide competition for another product being tested — the male pill.
  • bullet holes
    Will Someone Survive A Gunshot Wound? New Tool Could Answer
    Researchers have developed a new tool that has predicted with 96 percent accuracy whether people would survive a gunshot wound to the brain.
  • Baby
    An Easier Way To Screen For Birth Defects May Be In Our Future
    Wayne State University researchers have developed a test that may be able to screen for birth defects as early as five weeks into pregnancy.
Weird Medicine

Science is Stranger Than Fiction

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    Would Eating Human Brains Make You Sick?
    Have a craving for human brains this Halloween? We don't suggest eating them.
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    4 Real Medical Illnesses That Were Blamed On Witchcraft
    Throughout history, people have attributed scary looking and unfamiliar illnesses to dark forces, including witches and demons.
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    You Wouldn't Expect These 6 Things To Cause Hallucinations
    People are generally aware of the most common causes of hallucinations, like schizophrenia and a really high fever. But lesser known are the more rare causes; here are six you probably haven't heard about.
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Healthy Living

Healthy Living

  • Night Owl
    Brain Functions Differently If You Are A Night Person
    Are you a morning lark or a night owl? A new study from the United Kingdom suggests why the latter may be disadvantaged in terms of brain function.
  • CrossFit
    Vitality
    CrossFit Injuries: Should You Worry About The Risk?
    By Sadhana Bharanidharan
    In the debate regarding CrossFit training, the high risk of injury is often brought up by critics. But how prevalent is it and what can we do to be safer?
  • Rhythm
    The Grapevine
    Irregular Heartbeats: How To Reduce Your Risk
    By Sadhana Bharanidharan
    Is exercise a prevention strategy or a trigger when it comes to an abnormal heart rhythm? Here's everything you should know about reducing your risk.
  • Greens
    Vitality
    Diet Tips To Ease PMS Symptoms
    By Sadhana Bharanidharan
    What could you include or exclude from your diet to ease your premenstrual syndrome? Here are a few suggestions from health experts and studies.

The Grapevine

  • Man sitting on stairs
    Condom-Free Male Birth Control Shot May Soon Be A Thing
    A male birth control shot may be on the horizon, and may provide competition for another product being tested — the male pill.
  • bullet holes
    Will Someone Survive A Gunshot Wound? New Tool Could Answer
    Researchers have developed a new tool that has predicted with 96 percent accuracy whether people would survive a gunshot wound to the brain.
  • Baby
    An Easier Way To Screen For Birth Defects May Be In Our Future
    Wayne State University researchers have developed a test that may be able to screen for birth defects as early as five weeks into pregnancy.
  • Brain Functions Differently If You Are A Night Person
  • Irregular Heartbeats: How To Reduce Your Risk
  • What Is Brucella Infection?
  • Teen Vaping On The Rise: What Are The Risks?
  • Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Early Death Risk
  • Boiling Water Challenge: Why Is It Dangerous?

Vitality

  • winter skin
    6 Must-Have Tips To Awaken Skin All Winter Long
    Are you ready for the cold dark days that come with Daylight Saving Time? Prepare for winter skin before turning your clock back on Sunday.
  • pasta
    To Lose Weight, Skip Dinner A Few Days A Week
    New research suggests that skipping dinner helps you burn more fat in the evening and may even help with weight loss.
  • headache
    What Is Aspirin — And Should You Take It Daily?
    The main ingredient in aspirin, salicin, is the oldest pain reliever in history, but it took time and science before it became the drug we recognize today.
  • Diet Tips To Ease PMS Symptoms
  • How Does Aging Affect Your Sleep Patterns?
  • CrossFit Injuries: Should You Worry About The Risk?
  • Tips To Take A Shower The Right Way
  • 5 Health Benefits Of Blackberries
  • Are Frozen Fruits, Vegetables As Healthy As Fresh Produce?
  • 5 Protein Sources For Vegans
  • Tips To Make A Healthier Salad
  • Could The Pill Impair Our Ability To Recognize Emotions?
  • Tips To Lose Water Weight Quickly
  • 5 Foods You Should Stop Refrigerating
  • Sleep Better By Avoiding These Common Mistakes

Under the Hood

  • Running
    Runner's High? You're Growing New Brain Cells
    Your brain creates new cell growth and repair during aerobic exercises, such as running.
  • Woman looking at records
    Science Explains Why Songs Get Stuck In Your Head
    Science explains why you can't get that catchy song out of your head.
  • sunshine
    Sunshine Actually Makes You Happy
    In a recent study, people reported more mental distress when the days were shorter and there was less sunshine.
  • Can Gut Bacteria Affect Your Mental Health?
  • Surprising Effects Of Poor Sleep
  • Why Tidying Up Can Be Good For Your Health
  • 4 Things That May Worsen Anxiety
  • 5 Potential Health Benefits Of Laughter
  • Is Excessive Social Media Use Similar To Drug Addiction?

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