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When does exercise start causing damage to your body?

What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite spreads

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

Science is pushing back on the hype over cold plunges

Breast implant removal is more popular than ever. Why?

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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?

Doctors are starting to agree on when obesity is a disease

Scientists cured sickle cell. Then their next challenge began.

Your Memory, Rewired

The unexpected ways Ozempic-like drugs might fight dementia

Use this ancient technique to remember (almost) anything

Yes, you can teach yourself to forget. And here's why you should

The diet that could make your brain 7 years younger

They sing to remember: The power of memory choirs

Women's Health

Why women are more likely to have IBS

Women’s bodies are understudied—but that’s starting to change

The menstrual cycle can reshape your brain

Why women are the new face of ADHD

Alcohol is killing more women than ever before

Why ovaries are so crucial to women’s health and longevity

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

How old are you, really? The answer is written on your face.

Your body ages rapidly at 44 and 60. Here's how to prepare.

When does old age begin? Science says later than you might think

Walking is the sixth vital sign. Here’s how to do it right.

What is ‘inflammaging’ and how can we control it?

Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.

Diseases and Conditions

This strange disorder has doubled since the pandemic

The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use

Strokes are on the rise—and these are the reasons why

UTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigerator

Why are so many young adults getting colon cancer?

Frozen shoulder is a real condition—and it mostly affects women

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