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We can eradicate malaria -- but we need to use new tricks

Improvise, adapt, eliminate.

Vaccine hesitancy among the top 10 global health threats

Real doctors and healthcare professionals support vaccines to stave off potentially deadly infections.

New research shows air pollution sours our mood and makes us unhappy

The study was performed on Chinese cities -- but the air pollution problem is very much a global one.

Scientists find hidden blood vessels inside bone

The findings might lead to new treatments for bone inflammation and tissue injuries.

Hookah smoking is becoming more popular, despite health concerns

It's alluring, interesting -- and unhealthy.

More companies are giving employees food -- but it's often unhealthy

Employers should be more aware of what food they bring to the workplace.

Happiness exercises could help those recovering from substance abuse

I'm not recovering from anything and I still need these exercises in my life.

The worst of multiple sclerosis can be avoided or delayed with early treatment

The study is the first to provide evidence that currently-available treatments can delay the progress of MS.

The planetary diet: here's what you need to eat to save the planet

Want to stay healthy and save the world? Here's how.

Traditional zebra-like tattoos protect tribes-people from insect bites

A stripe a day keeps the bug bites away!

Staying fit halves the risk of a heart attack

There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart.

Part-time workers with flexible schedules work more unpaid overtime -- especially mothers

How do you 'not bring work home with you'.... when working from home?

WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day -- and you probably don't

Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.

Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say

Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.

Scientists learn how horrible face cancer spreads among Tasmanian devils

The research could be a game-changer in the fight to save the devils.

DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honorary titles after racist remarks

It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.

Zapping the brain with mild electrical current controls anger and aggression

The non-aggressive procedure went deep into the neural circuits of aggression.

Tetris therapy could help reduce flashbacks for PTSD patients

Pre-Tetris stress disorder?

Your brain pays more attention to objects it knows are small -- no matter how large they seem

Want more attention? Science says, be smaller.

There's no such thing as an ideal diet, new study suggests

Eat more fibers, less energy dense foods, and you'll probably be alright.

Artificial Intelligence detects Alzheimer's six years before human diagnosis

The age of AI doctors is dawning upon us.

The rogue Chinese scientist who made the first gene-edited human babies could face death penalty

He Jiankui is currently confined to his home and under armed guard.

Police officers face and dole out more violence when their weapons aren't concealed

Even with non-lethal weapons.

Negative mood may trigger inflammation in the body

Which comes with its own problems.

Photosynthesis genetic shortcut makes crops 40% more productive

This could be a game changer in the face of rising food demand.

Holocaust survivors are sicker but live much longer than Israelis who weren't persecuted

Perhaps we can learn to live longer without having to go through such terrible experiences.

Anonymous drug testing at festivals can save lives. Study finds 1 in 5 drugs were not as sold

A different strategy for tackling drug fatalities at festivals.

Is CBD oil safe for pregnant women?

CBD research is woefully lacking.

Bacteria in ancient Druid "healing soil" found to stop the growth of super bugs

It even stops MRSA.

What are the most addictive drugs on Earth?

The answer depends on whom you ask.

Bees use a small number of neurons to count, and they're one of the best counters we know

They're so cute and fuzzy, too <3.

A third of Americans sleep less than six hours a night

It's a growing trend that confirms Americans are getting very stressed.

Exercise is as good as medicine for lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension

For some patients, even low-intensity exercise could get them off meds.

Freelancing might be bad for your health, a new study suggests

Working as a freelancer? You might want to read this.

Irish dirt might cure the world of (most) multi-drug-resistant bacteria

Dirt me uuuuupppp.

An ancient recipe for chicken and damsons

An old, delicious recipe.

Engaging in cultural activities can stave off depression in old age

If nothing else, at least you'll have some fun attending!

Scientists turn blood cells into neural stem cells, opening door for new regenerative therapies

It could be a game changer for patients suffering from paralysis and other nervous system problems.

How a 'clean plate' mentality can cause you to overeat

Food waste is bad -- but so is becoming overweight or obese.

Genetically modified houseplant with rabbit gene removes benzene and chloroform from the air

For a cleaner air inside your home.

Novel vaccine might spell the end of Zika

Good riddance.

Dementia symptoms reversed in mice -- human trials are next

The key is a combination of microbubbles and ultrasound.

Scientists reverse leading cause of late-onset Alzheimer's, opening door for vaccine that prevents the disease

This could lead to a game-changing therapy.

Study finds risk of heart attacks rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve

This is especially true among older or sicker people.

Working out in the evening doesn't cause any sleep problems

Work out anytime you want -- no excuses!

Johnson & Johnson knew its baby powder has cancer-causing asbestos -- but it lied

A story worth reading.

Exposure to graphic images shifts your perception of reality, video games study shows

More pew pew, less QQ.

Researchers want to vaccinate bees so we don't run out of food

I can’t BEElive this!

Fentanyl is now the deadliest drug in America

Just a few grains of the substance can kill.

Blink and you'll miss it -- new study shows that blinking can be significant nonverbal cues

Do you pay attention to how the people you talk to blink?

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