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It's official: soda tax offers "net good" to society

It really works.

Ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, over eating, according to a new study

Just because it tastes good, it doesn't mean it's good for you.

Study proposes five new rules to prevent antibiotic resistance "disaster"

Appear weak where you are strong. Appear strong where you are weak. Show "humility in the face of natural selection."

Eating processed food linked to eating too much and being overweight

Simple takeaway: eat less processed food.

Researchers create bacteria synthetic DNA

Move away, Nature -- come in, Life 2.0.

How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines

If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.

New app can hear if your child has an infected ear

It's one of the most common reason why parents visit a pediatrician.

3D scans reveal how an infant's head changes shape during birth

Babies undergo severe stress during vaginal birth.

Dogs quarantined after vets find dangerous disease that can be passed to humans

A pet's sickness shouldn't normally be transmissible to humans -- except in this case.

Heavy coffee drinkers can smell its aroma much easier than other people -- and it seems tied to craving

Mmmm, good bean juice make brain go fast.

Obesity is rising faster in rural areas than in cities

Contrary to popular belief, rural areas are harder hit by obesity across the world.

Philadelphia's sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%

Moral of the story: people really don't like taxes.

Team sequences the pan-genome of tomatoes in a bid to make them tasty again

Tastefully done.

Around one-quarter of those who meditate experience unpleasant symptoms -- we don't know why

The subconscious is long and full of terrors.

Charcoal toothpastes don't work and are a ‘marketing gimmick’

Stop washing your teeth with charcoal, scientists urge.

Chinese man receives brain implant to treat amphetamine addiction

For some patients, drilling holes through the skull is their best chance at beating addiction.

New 'brain training' game could help you wean off of excess added sugar

Sweet, sweet research.

Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene

This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.

High-sugar diet might make food less enjoyable, promoting obesity

Eating lots of sugar makes us fat. It also deadens sweet buds, fueling a vicious cycle.

Some people have extra bones, teeth, and even nipples. Here are some examples

Not all bodies are the same.

Demand for Impossible Burgers is so large that the producer can't keep up

Chow down.

End of AIDS in sight -- existing treatment prevents transmission of HIV

This could deal a huge blow to HIV.

Viagra-like drug might be effective agaist heart failure

Some drugs designed to treat certain conditions can accidentally work for other diseases.

This one gene seems to underpin pancreatic cancers in mice

A gene that helps our pancreata repair can also lead to sickness.

The Psychology of Creativity

What makes a person creative?

Cannabis makes exercise more enjoyable and may aid recovery

Marijuana might counter-intuitively actually motivate people to exercise more.

The Physical and Psychological Effects of Stress

Stress -- we're all familiar with it. Let's have a detailed look at its effects.

Crusaders were a diverse bunch, genetic analysis shows

Modern genetics sheds new light on these ancient religious wars.

New technology could kill 99.9% of the deadly germs in the air

New tech could inactivate airborne viruses and provide sterile air.

Getting rid of debt might not only make you happier -- but also smarter

In poverty, there is no room for error -- and no room for risk.

Going vegan might not be the greenest diet -- but giving up meat, is

The main takeaway: eat less meat.

Scientists sequence genomes of world's tallest trees

The redwood has the 2nd largest genome in the world.

Mental illness myths: unpacking mental health stigma

A lot of mental health stigma can be traced to misunderstandings surrounding mental health.

Why depressed people listen to more sad music

It's probably not what you think.

Scientists perform billion-atom simulation of a human gene

The model could solve mysteries about DNA and lead to novel medicines.

How air pollution affects human health

Air pollution kills 5.5 million people around the world yearly.

World’s first malaria vaccine launched in a pilot program

Malaria still kills thousands of children in Africa each year -- but a vaccine might change all that.

How much are Americans sitting

Are you sitting down for this?

Device that offers safe, non-drug treatment for children with ADHD gets FDA approval

The device sends a mild electric shock to the patient's brain that quiets the mind.

Even light physical activity like housework might keep the brain young

You don't necessarily have to break a sweat to reap the benefits of exercising.

Plant-based diets are best for your heart

Another study supports plant-based diets.

How blindness alters the way we process sound

When one sense fails, the others take over.

Scientists might have cured "bubble boy disease" with gene therapy

A rare genetic disorder that deactivates the immune system of baby boys may have been cured.

Even moderate intake of red meat substantially increases risk of bowel cancer

Bacon is not so good for you after all.

Coffee not essential for life, Switzerland decides

Say what now?

After a 300% surge in global cases, WHO and UNICEF directors say we're facing a 'measles crisis'

The moral of the story, kids, is get vaccinated.

Russian researchers extract liquid blood from frozen 42,000-year-old foal -- plan to clone it

You want Jurassic Park? Because this is how you get Jurassic Park.

Dogs really help people stay fit, new study shows

As if dogs weren't precious enough, they also help with our fitness -- new research shows that dog owners are 400% more likely to meet recommended physical activity guidelines.

Air pollution from corn kills thousands of people each year

Researchers are trying to map the pollution impact of all the foods we eat.

Scientists treat first US patients with gene-edited cells

The powerful CRISPR is set to revolutionize medicine.

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