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The latest news in medicine and wellness: From findings on heart disease, to facts about fitness, to breakthroughs on COVID-19.

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Bystander CPR done within 10 minutes likely increases survival rates Bystander CPR done within 10 minutes likely increases survival rates

By Laura Baisas

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Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help) Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help)

By John Alexander

Chimpanzee playing a number-based game on a touch screen

Like humans, chimps often perform tasks differently when crowds are watching Like humans, chimps often perform tasks differently when crowds are watching

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43 rhesus macaques have escaped from South Carolina’s ‘Monkey Farm’ 43 rhesus macaques have escaped from South Carolina’s ‘Monkey Farm’

brain scans of people watching clips from movies

MIT maps how the brain experiences movies MIT maps how the brain experiences movies

By Laura Baisas

Human tissue sample created in 3D bioprinter

Bioprinting breakthrough uses acoustic waves to create lab-grown human tissue Bioprinting breakthrough uses acoustic waves to create lab-grown human tissue

The best light therapy lamps composited

The best light therapy lamps to brighten up your life The best light therapy lamps to brighten up your life

Studying WWII-era rationing shows that sugar is dangerous even in utero Studying WWII-era rationing shows that sugar is dangerous even in utero

By Lauren Leffer

Boston Dynamic's Spot getting kicked in a routine test.

Researchers tortured robots to test the limits of human empathy Researchers tortured robots to test the limits of human empathy

By Mack DeGeurin

Janet Leigh screaming during iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho.'

Why do jump scares terrify us so much? Blame evolution. Why do jump scares terrify us so much? Blame evolution.

a rider in a headless horseman costume rides by yellow fall leaves

The Headless Horseman shares her secrets The Headless Horseman shares her secrets

By Laura Baisas

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the first illness linked to the contaminated Quarter Pounders was reported in September.

Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign of more to come Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign of more to come

By Mack DeGeurin

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How long can you stand on one leg? What it says about your health. How long can you stand on one leg? What it says about your health.

By Laura Baisas

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Corrupt government officials, illness among the biggest fears of 2024 Corrupt government officials, illness among the biggest fears of 2024

By Laura Baisas

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Yes, you can still get scurvy Yes, you can still get scurvy

By Laura Baisas

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People who can’t smell breathe differently People who can’t smell breathe differently

By Lauren Leffer

Alone with dementia

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

By Judith Graham / KFF Health News

Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors

The best smart air purifiers on a plain white background.

The best smart air purifiers, tested and reviewed The best smart air purifiers, tested and reviewed

By Terri Williams

Migraine pain, a leading cause of disability, is now thought to start in the membranes surrounding the brain.

Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies

By Amber Dance/Knowable Magazine

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Our love of delicious carbs may go back 800,000 years Our love of delicious carbs may go back 800,000 years

By Laura Baisas

Could Ozempic and similar drugs be used to treat substance use disorders? Could Ozempic and similar drugs be used to treat substance use disorders?

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Autopsy of 78-year-old man reveals he had three penises Autopsy of 78-year-old man reveals he had three penises

The best smart rings in 2024 on a plain white background.

The best smart rings The best smart rings

By Carsen Joenk

Researcher testing sensors and weights for fatigue monitoring

Wearable sensors monitor factory worker fatigue in real time Wearable sensors monitor factory worker fatigue in real time

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Why people insist they’re correct without all the facts Why people insist they’re correct without all the facts

By Laura Baisas

five toothbrushes in a cup on a bathroom sink

The next lifesaving antibiotic might be a virus on your toothbrush The next lifesaving antibiotic might be a virus on your toothbrush

By Laura Baisas

A lineup of the best LED face masks on a plain background.

The best LED face masks The best LED face masks

girl getting water from faucet

Court tells EPA to consider fluoride risk, to dentists’ dismay Court tells EPA to consider fluoride risk, to dentists’ dismay

By Michael Schulson/Undark

Apple Watch SE 2 in both 44mm and 40mm on-sale for Prime Day

Go get an Apple Watch SE 2 for just $169 on Amazon Prime Day before it sells out Go get an Apple Watch SE 2 for just $169 on Amazon Prime Day before it sells out

By Stan Horaczek

Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein powder in a row

This surprisingly delicious protein powder is nearly half-off for Amazon Prime Day This surprisingly delicious protein powder is nearly half-off for Amazon Prime Day

By Stan Horaczek

Flexispot Staning Desks with computers on them on-sale for Amazon Prime Day

I use this FlexiSpot standing desk every day and it’s cheaper than ever for Amazon Prime Day I use this FlexiSpot standing desk every day and it’s cheaper than ever for Amazon Prime Day

By Stan Horaczek

The best Fitbits for Seniors on a plain white background.

The best â€˜Fitbitsâ€™ for seniors The best â€˜Fitbitsâ€™ for seniors

By Terry Sullivan

Nurse putting blood pressure monitor arm band on patient

How to ensure your doctor measures your blood pressure correctly How to ensure your doctor measures your blood pressure correctly

The ‘voices’ that people with schizophrenia hear could be echoes of their own vocalizations The ‘voices’ that people with schizophrenia hear could be echoes of their own vocalizations

Popular Science, December 1943

In 1928, the discovery of ‘mold juice’ would go on to save 500 million lives In 1928, the discovery of ‘mold juice’ would go on to save 500 million lives

By Bill Gourgey

The Best Electric Mountain Bikes

The best electric mountain bikes, tested and reviewed The best electric mountain bikes, tested and reviewed

Using the microwave oven to heat food. Woman's hand puts plastic container with broccoli and buckwheat in the microwave

Seriously, stop microwaving your food in plastic Seriously, stop microwaving your food in plastic

By Lauren Leffer

child with fever

Why do we have fevers? It’s more complicated than ‘heat kills bugs.’ Why do we have fevers? It’s more complicated than ‘heat kills bugs.’

By Lauren Leffer

Cyberattacks plague the health industry. Critics call Feds’ response feeble and fractured. Cyberattacks plague the health industry. Critics call Feds’ response feeble and fractured.

By Darius Tahir / KFF Health News

The Best Humidifiers For Babies on a plain white background.

The best humidifiers for babies The best humidifiers for babies

By John Alexander

a snake with an open mouth and visible fangs

New tool helps scientists identify venomous snakes New tool helps scientists identify venomous snakes

By Laura Baisas

Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem, especially in hospitals. Could an old, disused therapy involving viruses offer a way to counter it?

What if a virus could reverse antibiotic resistance? What if a virus could reverse antibiotic resistance?

By Patience Asanga / Knowable Magazine

FDA approves Apple Watch screening for sleep apnea risk

FDA approves Apple Watch screening for sleep apnea risk FDA approves Apple Watch screening for sleep apnea risk

By Mack DeGeurin

looking for a mental health provider online

Struggling to find an in-network mental health provider? Here’s what you can do. Struggling to find an in-network mental health provider? Here’s what you can do.

By Max Blau / ProPublica

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Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis is bubbling up across the United States Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis is bubbling up across the United States

By Rae Ellen Bichell / KFF Health News

Woman working at desk with face mask on while sick

The research supports you taking a sick day The research supports you taking a sick day

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With TV drug ads, what you see is not necessarily what you get With TV drug ads, what you see is not necessarily what you get

By Elisabeth Rosenthal/KFF Health News

microbes in the sky

The sky is full of germs The sky is full of germs

By Lauren Leffer

a whale surfaces next to a large fishing trawler

Whales need krill to survive. We want it for supplements. Whales need krill to survive. We want it for supplements.

By Laura Baisas

several loaves of golden rustic looking bread on a table

How farming helped humans evolve to get more energy from carbs How farming helped humans evolve to get more energy from carbs

By Laura Baisas

a woman scratches several red mosquito bites on her shoulder

‘Ancient, funny’ cells are to blame for itchy mosquito bites ‘Ancient, funny’ cells are to blame for itchy mosquito bites

By Laura Baisas

a mosquito biting human skin

After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus

By Laura Baisas

Man's hand reaching for printer paper

The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science

water flowing from pipes

How heavy rain can make you sick How heavy rain can make you sick

By Lauren Leffer

cigarette smoking warning label

The contentious history of cigarette warning labels—and the hazy future of vaping The contentious history of cigarette warning labels—and the hazy future of vaping

By Clare Watson / Knowable Magazine

pile of baked goods

How food affects our mental health How food affects our mental health

By Mary Scourboutakos / The Conversation

an infrared image of a human head, showing warm areas in shades of orange and yellow, and cooler areas in blue and green

Mosquitoes can sense our body heat Mosquitoes can sense our body heat

By Laura Baisas

snoring sleep apnea partner hears it

Sleepy and snoring? You may have sleep apnea. Sleepy and snoring? You may have sleep apnea.

By Lauren Leffer

stages of a plant's development

Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’ Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’

By Laura Baisas

Heart in a box transport system

A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants

salton sea in california

Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease? Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease?

By Fletcher Reveley / Undark

A freshly-collected batch of venomous cone snails.

Precise, lethal sea snail toxin could one day lead to better medicines Precise, lethal sea snail toxin could one day lead to better medicines

By Laura Baisas

West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself

By Lauren Leffer