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The study — which involved more than 2 million children — is the largest of its kind.
This new research could help individuals recover from one of the most dreaded types of injury.
The reason one diet does not suit all may be found in our guts.
The Harvard Medical School’s clinical professor of psychiatry wrote the book on the topic.
He says his company would survive even if Instagram disappeared tomorrow.
Should doctors allow their expertise to trump patient’s personal goals — or should they yield to it?
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A new study found a positive association between sugary drinks and cancer.
In Natural Causes, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich questions our obsession with wellness.
A unique 3D model allows researchers to explore embryonic development.
A new study highlights the secondhand effects of drinking, arguing that higher taxation could curb problems.
A new study has bad news for those who binge watch TV.
What foods are women reaching for? Carbs and fats and sweets.
Smoking may put more than just your physical health at risk.
A recent report compared the youth marijuana usage rates across the U.S. states, revealing some surprising differences.
Our favorite over-the-counter medication has its limits.
A loophole signed into law during the Bush administration has been fiendishly tough to close.
You can be born with good genes and study hard and still not meet your potential. Your environment has a lot to do with how smart you are.
The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.
Here’s how we stop a health crisis before it wreaks havoc on us.
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Americans’ acceptance and desire of “dad bod” is increasing every year.
Three academic papers from Australia shows sizable bone spurs growing at the base of our skulls.
A new study posits that sleep deprivation decreases civic participation.
Does wishing someone well actually affect their health?
Spending between 120–300 minutes per week in nature shown to increase wellbeing.
Can dirt help us fight off stress? Groundbreaking new research shows how.
FDA guidelines say men can’t donate blood if they’ve had sex with another man in the past 12 months.
“Bottom line: It’s probably best to set your alarm for a specific time and get up then.”
The Ghazipur dump keeps growing and growing every year, catching fire and leaching toxins into the ground. What can be done about it?
