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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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Inflammation Is Likely The Most Lethal Part Of Scorpion Stings, Study Finds

Inflammation Is Likely The Most Lethal Part Of Scorpion Stings, Study Finds Inflammation Is Likely The Most Lethal Part Of Scorpion Stings, Study Finds

By Alexandra Ossola

Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

How To Stay Young And Healthy

How To Stay Young And Healthy How To Stay Young And Healthy

By Brooke Borel

Companies Are Using Big Data To Track Employee Health And Pregnancies

Companies Are Using Big Data To Track Employee Health And Pregnancies Companies Are Using Big Data To Track Employee Health And Pregnancies

By Annabel Edwards

Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories

Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories

By Brooke Borel

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

By Dave Gershgorn

The World Is Rapidly Becoming More Nearsighted

The World Is Rapidly Becoming More Nearsighted The World Is Rapidly Becoming More Nearsighted

By Alexandra Ossola

Your Exposome Is The Sum Of Every Place You’ve Ever Been

Your Exposome Is The Sum Of Every Place You’ve Ever Been Your Exposome Is The Sum Of Every Place You’ve Ever Been

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

By Alexandra Ossola

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash? Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

By Daniel Engber

Could Microbes Help Beat Zika?

Could Microbes Help Beat Zika? Could Microbes Help Beat Zika?

How Scientists Could Safely And Quickly Test A Zika Vaccine

How Scientists Could Safely And Quickly Test A Zika Vaccine How Scientists Could Safely And Quickly Test A Zika Vaccine

By Alexandra Ossola

Neandertal vs human skulls

Our Neanderthal DNA May Help Scientists Understand Depression And Addiction Our Neanderthal DNA May Help Scientists Understand Depression And Addiction

By Alexandra Ossola

Primary Truth Primary Truth

By Brooke Borel

How Can We Prevent Zika From Becoming The Next “Fearbola”?

How Can We Prevent Zika From Becoming The Next “Fearbola”? How Can We Prevent Zika From Becoming The Next “Fearbola”?

This Is Why We Sigh

This Is Why We Sigh This Is Why We Sigh

By Alexandra Ossola

Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide

Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide

By Alexandra Ossola

Malaria Found In U.S. White-Tailed Deer

Malaria Found In U.S. White-Tailed Deer Malaria Found In U.S. White-Tailed Deer

By Annabel Edwards

What Happens To A Football Player’s Brain During A Concussion?

What Happens To A Football Player’s Brain During A Concussion? What Happens To A Football Player’s Brain During A Concussion?

Should Sexually Active Women Really Avoid Alcohol If They’re Not On Birth Control?

Should Sexually Active Women Really Avoid Alcohol If They’re Not On Birth Control? Should Sexually Active Women Really Avoid Alcohol If They’re Not On Birth Control?

By Alexandra Ossola

Antiperspirants, Deodorants Change Your Armpit Microbiome

Antiperspirants, Deodorants Change Your Armpit Microbiome Antiperspirants, Deodorants Change Your Armpit Microbiome

By Alexandra Ossola

FDA Expected To Approve Technique To Create “Three-Parent Babies”

FDA Expected To Approve Technique To Create “Three-Parent Babies” FDA Expected To Approve Technique To Create “Three-Parent Babies”

By Alexandra Ossola

Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes

Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes

By Alexandra Ossola

U.S. Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus Transmitted Through Sex

U.S. Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus Transmitted Through Sex U.S. Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus Transmitted Through Sex

By Claire Maldarelli

Tanzawaic Acid: A New Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

Tanzawaic Acid: A New Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance Tanzawaic Acid: A New Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research

White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Manually Transmit Mom’s Microbiome To C-Section Babies

Scientists Manually Transmit Mom’s Microbiome To C-Section Babies Scientists Manually Transmit Mom’s Microbiome To C-Section Babies

By Alexandra Ossola

The Month In Plagues: Zika Virus, Bugs In Your Home, And More

The Month In Plagues: Zika Virus, Bugs In Your Home, And More The Month In Plagues: Zika Virus, Bugs In Your Home, And More

By Brooke Borel

When Will We Have A Zika Vaccine? When Will We Have A Zika Vaccine?

By Claire Maldarelli

A Genetic Switch Could Turn Obesity On Or Off A Genetic Switch Could Turn Obesity On Or Off

By Claire Maldarelli

World Health Organization To Hold Emergency Meeting About Zika Virus World Health Organization To Hold Emergency Meeting About Zika Virus

By Claire Maldarelli

Sweat Sensors Track Athletes’ Health

Sweat Sensors Track Athletes’ Health Sweat Sensors Track Athletes’ Health

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

By Alexandra Ossola

One DIY trap tackles *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes like this one.

Curbing Zika Virus: Mosquito Control Curbing Zika Virus: Mosquito Control

By Brooke Borel

Zika Virus: The Making of an Epidemic

Zika Virus: The Making of an Epidemic Zika Virus: The Making of an Epidemic

Mood-Regulating Chemical May Also Help You Taste Sour Foods

Mood-Regulating Chemical May Also Help You Taste Sour Foods Mood-Regulating Chemical May Also Help You Taste Sour Foods

By Alexandra Ossola

Thin Batteries That Fit Behind Armor Could Power Tank Electronics

Thin Batteries That Fit Behind Armor Could Power Tank Electronics Thin Batteries That Fit Behind Armor Could Power Tank Electronics

By Kelsey D. Atherton

You Probably Don’t Have Smartphone Pinky

You Probably Don’t Have Smartphone Pinky You Probably Don’t Have Smartphone Pinky

By Alexandra Ossola

Researchers Use Modified Rabies Viruses To Map The Brain

Researchers Use Modified Rabies Viruses To Map The Brain Researchers Use Modified Rabies Viruses To Map The Brain

By Dave Gershgorn

The Human Brain Could Store 10 Times More Memories Than Previously Thought

The Human Brain Could Store 10 Times More Memories Than Previously Thought The Human Brain Could Store 10 Times More Memories Than Previously Thought

By Alexandra Ossola

IBM Research Thinks It’s Solved Why The Brain Uses So Much Energy

IBM Research Thinks It’s Solved Why The Brain Uses So Much Energy IBM Research Thinks It’s Solved Why The Brain Uses So Much Energy

By Dave Gershgorn

First U.S. Case Of Brain Damage Linked To Zika Virus First U.S. Case Of Brain Damage Linked To Zika Virus

By Claire Maldarelli

How Chicory May Help Fight Plague Bacteria

How Chicory May Help Fight Plague Bacteria How Chicory May Help Fight Plague Bacteria

Lead In Water: What Are The Health Effects And Dangers?

Lead In Water: What Are The Health Effects And Dangers? Lead In Water: What Are The Health Effects And Dangers?

By Alexandra Ossola

How To Keep Your Backyard Chickens Bug-Free

How To Keep Your Backyard Chickens Bug-Free How To Keep Your Backyard Chickens Bug-Free

By Brooke Borel

The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening

The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening

By Alexandra Ossola

How, Exactly, Is Joe Biden Going To Cure Cancer? How, Exactly, Is Joe Biden Going To Cure Cancer?

By Alexandra Ossola

What You Need To Know About Zika Virus

What You Need To Know About Zika Virus What You Need To Know About Zika Virus

By Alexandra Ossola

The Double-Edged Sword Of A Nasal Bacterium

The Double-Edged Sword Of A Nasal Bacterium The Double-Edged Sword Of A Nasal Bacterium

These Are The First-Ever Photos Of Individual Proteins

These Are The First-Ever Photos Of Individual Proteins These Are The First-Ever Photos Of Individual Proteins

By Alexandra Ossola

Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful

Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful

By Alexandra Ossola

Garlic May Help Millions Suffering From Schistosomiasis

Garlic May Help Millions Suffering From Schistosomiasis Garlic May Help Millions Suffering From Schistosomiasis

CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice

CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice

By Alexandra Ossola

Why Does Bright Light Make Me Sneeze?

Why Does Bright Light Make Me Sneeze? Why Does Bright Light Make Me Sneeze?

By Daniel Engber

Celebrating The Good Viruses Of 2015

Celebrating The Good Viruses Of 2015 Celebrating The Good Viruses Of 2015

Helix Sleep Review: 7 Nights On A Custom-Made Mattress

Helix Sleep Review: 7 Nights On A Custom-Made Mattress Helix Sleep Review: 7 Nights On A Custom-Made Mattress

By Xavier Harding

More And More Twins Are Being Born In The U.S.

More And More Twins Are Being Born In The U.S. More And More Twins Are Being Born In The U.S.

By Alexandra Ossola

How to avoid giving food poisoning to your holiday guests How to avoid giving food poisoning to your holiday guests

By Brooke Borel

Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick

Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick

Spreading The Good Bug: Bringing Probiotics To Developing Countries

Spreading The Good Bug: Bringing Probiotics To Developing Countries Spreading The Good Bug: Bringing Probiotics To Developing Countries

Deadly Heat Stress Could Affect Hundreds Of Millions Of People By 2060

Deadly Heat Stress Could Affect Hundreds Of Millions Of People By 2060 Deadly Heat Stress Could Affect Hundreds Of Millions Of People By 2060

By Mary Beth Griggs

Meet America’s Anti-Anti-Science Crusader

Meet America’s Anti-Anti-Science Crusader Meet America’s Anti-Anti-Science Crusader

By Breanna Draxler

Three-Dimensional Video Games Could Make Your Memory Better

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By Dave Gershgorn

Genetically Modified Fish Approved For Dinner Tables: A PopSci FAQ

Genetically Modified Fish Approved For Dinner Tables: A PopSci FAQ Genetically Modified Fish Approved For Dinner Tables: A PopSci FAQ

By Brooke Borel