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  • A abstract, digitally generated display of bubbles emerging from a head.
    By Robin Oliverio 18 hours ago

    Not IQ, Not Memory: Scientists Say This Trait Could Predict Intelligence

    Traditional markers of intelligence like IQ have come under fire, and instead, psychologists have looked into links between smarts and other personality traits.

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  • Man eating oatmeal with fruit after a workout
    By Kristeen Cherney 22 hours ago

    Not Diet, Not Exercise: Scientists Say This Factor Drives Longevity

    It's fair to say that everyone wants to live as long as possible, but one of the best secrets to a long life might not be where you're expecting it.

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  • Person holding a frowning face over the butt of their pants
    By Tiffany Betts 2 days ago

    The Common Poop Habit That Increases Your Risk Of Hemorrhoids

    Nobody wants to have to deal with a painful, potentially embarrassing hemorrhoid, but you could be increasing your risk with this bathroom habit.

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  • Illustration of a piece of DNA under a microscope
    By Tiffany Betts 2 days ago

    Eight Percent Of Your DNA Isn't Human - Here's Where It Comes From

    Human DNA isn't actually entirely human. Strangely, a lot of our genetic material came from unwanted guests hitching rides in our ancestors' cells.

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  • A pointer finger extended so that the fingernail is scratching a chalkboard
    By Ing Wei Khor 2 days ago

    Science Explains Why Fingernails On A Chalkboard Feel Unbearable

    No one likes the sound of fingernails scratching along a chalkboard, and there's a good reason for that, with particularly infamous sounds faring all the worse.

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  • Glucose meter with vegetable and fruit for check sample blood sugar level
    By Megan Brame 3 days ago

    The Tropical Fruit That's Proven To Reduce Blood Pressure And Glucose

    Lowering blood pressure, reducing glucose, and improving heart health are universal goals, but it turns out there's a fruit that may do all of that.

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  • Assortment of protein-rich foods like fish, chicken, eggs, and legumes.
    By George Hale 3 days ago

    A Serving Of This Popular Cheese Has More Protein Than An Egg

    When it comes to breakfast protein, eggs are the king of the kitchen, but there's one Italian cheese that gives egg protein a run for its money.

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  • Water running in flushing toilet seen from above.
    By George Hale 4 days ago

    What It Means When Your Poop Is Green, According To Science

    Everybody poops, and sometimes that poop is green, but if you want to know why your poop is green, you're in luck, because science has an answser.

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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaking into a microphone
    By Kristeen Cherney 4 days ago

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice Is Easily Explained By Science

    If you pay attention to the news, you've likely heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaking and wonder what the story was, well, science has an answer.

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  • A digital illustration of the double helix structure of DNA.
    By Robin Oliverio 4 days ago

    Can Your DNA Predict High Cholesterol? Here's What Science Says

    Studies have shown that certain DNA variants have been linked to specific health conditions. But whether they can act as a predictor is more complicated.

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  • Man sleeping in bed
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 days ago

    This Surprising Fruit Snack That Could Help You Sleep Better

    Sleep is one of the most important things you can do, and believe it or not, there's a sweet, delicious fruit snack that could help you get more.

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  • Three Ozempic pens neatly arranged in front of a yellow tailor's tape and product boxes
    By Tiffany Betts 5 days ago

    The 'Ozempic Poops' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

    Many hail Ozempic and other similar medicines as miracle drugs for their ability to aid in weight loss, but those benefits may come with a cost.

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  • Painting of three ancient wild people looking at a smoothed rock
    By Daniel Meagher 6 days ago

    Neanderthal DNA Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Health

    Even though Neanderthals no longer share the planet with us, thanks to our romantic liaisons in the past, their genetic legacy is still helping us.

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  • Pouring a glass of cranberry juice over ice cubes
    By Kristeen Cherney 6 days ago

    Drinking Cranberry Juice Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Health

    Most people are aware of the antioxidative benefits of cranberries, but very few are aware of how cranberries can benefit their heart health.

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  • Wooden mannequin in front of a chalkboard with a question mark and drawings that make it look like the mannequin is peeing in the shower
    By Tiffany Betts 7 days ago

    How Weird Is It To Pee In The Shower, Really?

    If you've peed in the shower, we're not here to judge, but you might be surprised to know that relieving yourself in the shower isn't that uncommon.

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  • Volunteers helping to plant trees
    By Elaine Todd 8 days ago

    The Baby Boomer Habit That's Linked To Better Health, According To Science

    The baby boomers catch a lot of flak from younger generations, but there are absolutely some things they got right, and science can back it up.

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  • Person holding a broken paper heart in front of chest
    By Kristeen Cherney 8 days ago

    The 'Broken Heart' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

    "Dying of a broken heart" is a common turn of phrase, but it's actually more than that. Stress can really break hearts, though in an unexpected way.

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  • People shopping in the meat aisle of a grocery store
    By Kristeen Cherney 9 days ago

    The Bizarre Condition That Explains Why Too Much Meat Could Kill You

    Protein is an important part of any diet, but you can have too much of a good thing, especially if your diet heavily favors meat and overlooks other nutrients.

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  • A close-up of a document which reads,
    By Robin Oliverio 10 days ago

    The Shady 1950s Experiment That Tried To Harness The Power Of Mind Control

    The Cold War played host to an abundance of strange and twisted experiments, including this controversial attempt to use drugs to weaponize mind control.

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  • Woman with half her face obscured by skull makeup
    By Pauli Poisuo 10 days ago

    The 'Flesh-Eating Disease' That Could Be One Of The Most Disturbing Ways To Die

    Death by the 'flesh-eating disease' is exceedingly rare, but even if the condition doesn't kill, it's still absolutely devastating to the body.

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  • A woman in a black dress holding an Ozempic pen
    By George Hale 10 days ago

    The 'Ozempic Hair Loss' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

    Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are causing some people to experience hair loss along with weight loss, and science has an explanation for it.

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  • Water swirling around cut watermelon
    By Tiffany Betts 10 days ago

    The Fruit That's More Hydrating Than Watermelon

    Watermelon is a popular summer-time snack thanks to its high water content, but there's another overlooked fruit that actually has watermelon beat.

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  • A couple sitting in restaurant, wine and pasta, man pleads while woman covers her face
    By Daniel Meagher 11 days ago

    Your Relationship 'Icks' Are Easily Explained By Science

    We might not be able to put it into words, but 'the ick' is something that we've all felt, and science has some insight into this social phenomenon.

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  • The skull of a Neanderthal man in front of a dark background.
    By Robin Oliverio 11 days ago

    Scientists Say Neanderthals Might Not Have Had This Advantage Over Humans After All

    It's long been believed that Neanderthals had advantages over modern humans when it comes to living in certain environments, but we could be wrong.

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  • smiling woman holds supplement capsule up, with several in other hand
    By Daniel Meagher 11 days ago

    Unbanned: These Peptides Could Be Greenlit By The FDA Soon

    Synthetic peptides are a hot medical trend, but how safe are they? Proper trials are still scarce, yet there are many arguments to greenlight them regardless.

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  • Grandfather helping grandson build toy robot
    By Daniel Meagher 12 days ago

    The 'Old-School' Baby Boomer Habit That's Actually Backed By Science

    Today's generations are quick to criticize the quirks of the baby boomers, but on some topics, they are absolutely on the right side of history.

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  • Split images of a woman suggesting different personality traits
    By Kristeen Cherney 13 days ago

    The Personality Trait That Increases Your Risk Of An Early Death

    Your personality dictates how you interact with others and the world around you, so it shouldn't be surprising that some traits can be deadly.

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