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How breathing in wildfire smoke affects the body

What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite spreads

Why nutritionists say you should eat more tinned fish

When does exercise start causing damage to your body?

Here's what the ‘use by’ date on your food really means

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Science is pushing back on the hype over cold plunges

Breast implant removal is more popular than ever. Why?

What’s the healthiest type of milk? Here’s how they compare.

A smile isn't just contagious—it may change who you trust

How many microplastic particles are really in our bodies?

Women's Health

Breast implant removal is more popular than ever. Why?

Why strength training advice for women is mostly wrong

Is this the most overlooked indicator of women's health?

What scientists are learning about the most severe form of PMS

5 ways pregnancy changes the brain

How much exercise is safe during pregnancy?

OUR BODY

How many microplastic particles are really in our bodies?

Could damaged cartilage one day grow back?

Your body has a natural way of getting high

How does cannabis affect the body?

What really happens to your body when you give up meat

‘Hysterical strength’? This is how your body reacts to extreme stress

Nutrition and Exercise

When does exercise start causing damage to your body?

A walk after eating changes how the body responds to food

Why padel is an effective workout for both brain and body

Why some types of sugar are better than others

What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain

How creatine can boost the body—and mind

LONGEVITY

The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity

Dan Buettner answers your questions on the secret to longevity

These 5 simple tests can reveal how well your body is aging

What Germany can teach the world about healthy aging

The debate that could reveal the secret of superagers

These surprising early symptoms may be linked to Alzheimer's

Diseases and Conditions

Doctors are starting to agree on when obesity is a disease

Scientists cured sickle cell. Then their next challenge began.

Why existing vaccines won’t help the Ebola outbreak

Tetanus is making a comeback. There’s an easy way to fight back.

Scientists develop breakthrough potential cure for hepatitis B

A rare Ebola strain is spreading. Here's what you need to know.

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