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Naked mole-rat kings and queens challenge what we know about aging

Having babies actually makes them live longer.

Scientists transplant lab-grown lungs into pigs -- they worked fine

It's a landmark achievement in regenerative medicine.

Birds perceive colors and hues the same way we do

Does this mean we see everything through a bird's eye view?

A lung-healing protein could be the reason why men recover from flu faster than women

Sorry, ladies.

You're doing fun activities wrong -- but a new study reveals how to do them right

Stay flexible!

GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap

The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.

Electric fans might make heatwaves even more unbearable -- if you're a senior

Scientists report that electric fans might be a bad idea for people aged 60 or older.

Business students are more likely to have a brain parasite infection spread by cat feces

A parasite infection generally spread by cat feces may be making some people fearless.

Most of us are using sunscreen all wrong, and this could severely damage the skin

You're likely applying too little sunscreen, greatly diminishing its protection against harmful UV radiation.

Regular cannabis use may impair the ability to envision one's personal future

Getting high frequently may make it difficult to imagine a personal future.

Another bleak consequence of climate change: more suicides

As if climate change didn't bring enough problems.

Alcohol is causing a spike in liver diseases -- and it's mostly in young people

A concerning study has found that cirrhosis-related deaths have increased by 65 percent from 1999 to 2016.

The Science and Sourcing Behind CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the dozens of cannabinoid compounds found in the cannabis plant.

It might be easier to tell a lie in a foreign language -- relatively speaking

Well, this is unexpected.

Scientists find more than 1,200 genes linked to educational attainment

But that doesn't mean the environment isn't more important.

Norovirus outbreak strikes in Maine, but it's likely under control

We'll likely see more such outbreaks in the recent future, researchers warn.

Scientists image entire fly brain in ungodly detail

It's a landmark achievement.

About 1 in 4 US teen girls hurt themselves, a new report finds

America has a hidden problem on its hands.

Omega-3 supplements don't really do anything for your heart, new study concludes

Contrary to popular belief, omega-3 supplements don't protect your heart.

Bill Gates and other philantropists invest $30 million to boost early Alzheimer's detection

A much needed boost in the research of early-stage Alzheimer's.

Why smoking weed gives you the munchies -- blame your hormones

Scientists figure out why weed gives you the munchies.

New melanoma blood test could be a game changer for early detection

Next up -- clinical trials.

It takes just six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car

Never leave a dog in a hot car.

Color X-Ray imaging is just around the corner -- and we have the photos to prove it

It will make X-rays invaluable in fields it had no place in previously.

3 out of 4 black adults have cardiovascular problems by the age of 55

The best thing to do is to stick to a healthy diet and be physically active.

Cannabis makes the brain 'noisy' when it's at rest

It's almost like the brain is 'wired' all the time while high on cannabis.

Roman fish salting workshops reveal two whale species lost from the Mediterranean

The discovery stands to change our understanding of the Roman fishing industry and the history of two endangered whale species.

The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert for you

Be careful with ice cream and watermelon this summer.

When organ donation meets religion

Let's talk about nasty things that save lives.

On the many mysteries of yawning

What’s behind a yawn, why does it occur?

Couples who eat more seafood really do have more sex

Bon Appétit!

Anticipating stress makes you function worse throughout the day, even if nothing stressful happens

Waking up on the wrong side of the bead is a real thing.

Your car's vibrations are making you a lousier driver -- by lulling you to sleep

Naptastic.

Robots might soon be sanitizing hospital rooms, killing far more bacteria than humans

Robots do a much better job at sanitizing than humans ever could.

Here's why you should never stare into a laser pointer

Your mom was right.

New U.S. Center to research how viruses can help us overcome drug resistance

If you can't beat them -- infect them!

Mongolian herders were the first horse dentists, 3,000 years ago

Horses continue to be central to Mongolian daily life even thousands of years later.

Air pollution seems to promote diabetes -- even at officially 'safe' pollution levels

Don't breathe too hard.

We're still far away from finding a limit to human lifespan

The study suggests that people who might reach the maximum human lifespan haven't been born yet.

Scientists mapped how many places we spend our lives in -- and the number is pretty small

What are your 25 places?

Indiana's health officials warn of West Nile virus spotted in mosquitoes in Elkhart, Carroll County

There's no need to panic, no human cases have yet been reported.

Researchers use machine learning algorithm to detect low blood pressure during surgery

Technology enters the surgery room.

Congo's Ebola outbreak is likely over, official confirmation to come in 21 days

"The most challenging and complex outbreak the country has ever had to face" is now over.

Scientists warn of the risks of normalizing obesity

It's important to spread body acceptance, but this can also be dangerous.

Denying cancer cells one key amino acid might destroy treatment-resistant tumors

Attack the enemy where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

Coffee consumption might actually protect your heart, new study concludes

Good news, everyone!

Want to enjoy popcorn more? Try eating it with chopsticks

Also, here's why I'm drinking water out of a jar.

Researchers find a way to block alcohol addiction and ease withdrawal symptoms

Targetting a receptor in the brain could

Scientists find new therapeutic targets that block as much as 99.5% of cancer metastasis in living cells

This could be a game-changer in medicine.

Scientists found nearly 1,000 new genes linked to intelligence

Intelligent people tend to live longer but are more vulnerable to autism and depression.

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