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How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You

Ninety-five percent coverage is needed to maintain herd immunity.

ByMiriam Fauzia

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Is Marijuana As Safe As We Think? Experts Reveal What's Still Largely Unknown

Despite its emerging popularity and purported health benefits, there’s a lot about cannabis safety in humans we don’t know.

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A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets

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This Odd Yet Common Nighttime Habit Has Stumped Sleep Researchers

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See Why These 3 Diets Are Ranked As 2024’s Worst Meal Plans

The World’s 3 Healthiest Diets in 2024 Have One Crucial Thing In Common

Key Mechanism Uncovered In Gut Bacteria Could Help Solve Constipation

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Thomas Oxley Wants to Transform Our Brains’ Relationship With Computers Forever

Will the next wearable device live in your brain?

Written by Claire Maldarelli

Feb. 20, 2024

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Wellness Culture Today Forgot About One Giant Idea From the Original 1970s Movement

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These 2 Distinct Symptoms Will Reveal Whether You Have a Cold or Allergies

You're Probably Drinking Too Much Water — Here's Why

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This Odd Yet Common Nighttime Habit Has Stumped Sleep Researchers

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Should You Take Supplements? A Doctor Reveals the 2 That Are Worth It

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Soda Brands Are Adding Fiber to Their Beverages — Here’s What Could Go Wrong

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This Easy, Overlooked Diet Tweak Could Revolutionize Your Gut Health

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Are Candles Carcinogenic? Here’s the Tough Truth

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Why Isn’t There a Vaccine for the Common Cold? A Virologist Reveals the Hidden Reason

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What Actually Helps Seasonal Depression? Probably Not What You Think

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What Causes Red Wine Headaches? A Wine Chemist May Finally Know

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Is ‘No-Nut November’ Worth it? Experts Reveal Its Unexpected Impacts

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When Is the “Right” Time To Eat Thanksgiving Dinner? An Endocrinologist Reveals the Inconvenient Answer

Relationship breakup, teenager problems. Female mental health and depression. Social media and inter...

3 Backwards Sleep Science “Hacks” That Can Help Cure Your Insomnia

November 13, 2023

Does Ashwagandha Actually Help Relieve Stress? What the Popular Supplement Can — and Can’t — Do

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November 9, 2023

Do Dreams Make Your Sleep Quality Worse? A Psychologist Demystifies Our Slumber

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A Marine Scientist Debunks a Myth About Eating Oysters

Should You Store Nuts in the Freezer? Chemistry Offers a Surprising Answer

Science Debunks a Decades-Old Myth About Drinking Milk

How Poisonous Are Blowfish? A Fish Biologist Reveals the Truth About The Deadly Delicacy

Is Natural Wine Better For You?

Are Eggs Healthy for You? A Chicken Expert Weights In

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Wellness Culture Today Forgot About One Giant Idea From the Original 1970s Movement

ByElana Spivack

Wellness wasn’t all colonics and Goop cruises.

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Brain Scans Of Jazz Musicians Could Unlock The Mystery Of Creative Flow

ByJohn Kounios, Yvette Kounios and The Conversation

What brain science can tell us about flow, or being “in the zone.”

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Sleeping With Your Pets Could Be Bad For This Unexpected Reason

ByBrian N. Chin and The Conversation

Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to new research.

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3 Myths About Common Supplements To Know Before You Swallow

ByKatie Suleta and The Conversation

These three mistaken assumptions appear over and over in supplement marketing.

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The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar And Weight Loss

ByStephen Hughes and The Conversation

The wellness influencers might be convinced of apple cider vinegar’s benefits, but where’s the evidence?

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The Real Reason Finland Is The Happiest Country In The World

ByThe Conversation and August Nilsson

People in the happiness and harmony groups thought less about power and wealth and more about broader forms of well-being.

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These 2 Distinct Symptoms Will Reveal Whether You Have a Cold or Allergies

ByElana Spivack

These two very different symptoms will likely indicate exactly what you are dealing with.

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This Common Way Of Measuring Fitness Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

ByJason Sawyer and The Conversation

Does heart rate zone training really work? Sure, but it’s not the gold standard.

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This Specific Gene Could Be the Reason You’re Left-Handed

ByElana Spivack

We know a little more about lefties.

You're Probably Drinking Too Much Water — Here's Why

ByElana Spivack

Humans get about 20 percent of their water from food.