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In a remarkable first, woman's advanced breast cancer is eradicated

This is truly an exciting achievement.

Cell-membrane-coated nanobots successfully clear out 66% of bacteria and toxins in blood samples

Boy oh boy, am I excited for nanomedicine!

Timing chest compression to "La Macarena" might save a life during CPR

You can finally use the earworm for something good!

One genetic change 3 million years ago made our brains big -- and won us the world

I'm not complaining.

What Causes Addicts to Relapse?

Addiction is a topic that is shrouded in confusion and has miffed health professionals for decades.

Researchers create the first antimicrobial medical examination gloves

Getting the upper hand against germs.

Wearing glasses might really mean you're smarter, new study finds

Glasses can drastically change a person's appearance.

The magic number of exercise hours for seniors to improve their thinking skills

The most important thing is that you stick with it.

Genes of living descendents might solve mystery of the Inca Empire's origin

Myths surrounding the founding of the Inca might not only be true -- they also seem to be linked.

Life satisfaction hinges not on what you do -- but who you do it with

It's dangerous to go alone -- take some friends.

How supplements are manufactured

Take a dive into the world of manufacturing supplements.

Scientists are now able to bio-print corneas

This research could usher in corneas-on-demand.

Weight gain is mostly controlled by what you eat -- not genetics

This is good news, because it means we can change things.

Over 4% of English children are obese by the time they're 11

Put down that burger and that soda!

A million French smokers quit in 2017 thanks to anti-smoking campaigns

Anti-smoking measures really work.

Greenland, Faroe Islands to stop commercial fishing of wild salmon for 12 years

The deal was made possible by the efforts of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and North Atlantic Salmon Fund.

Most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit

Instead of dietary supplements, focus on a healthy diet, researchers say.

Cockroach milk might become the next superfood on millenials' wish list

Roach list has three times the energy content of dairy milk.

Lyme Disease vaccine set to become available soon, as first trials successfully passed

Good news, everyone!

5 Fitness and Health Myths Busted by Science

Simple tips for a healthy life.

International health coalition pledges up to $25 million for Nipah vaccine

Nipah has been claiming a lot of lives this week. The world is trying to make sure it won't claim more.

Hot cars left in the sun reach temperatures deadly to infants in under an hour

Don't judge. Forgetting about babies in the car could happen to anyone.

Never skip leg day: study finds hind leg inactivity causes neurological problems in mice

Physical exercise is critical to brain health.

Help win the war (for our planet) by planting a Climate Victory Garden

Fighting climate change is as easy as growing some food!

Black lung disease makes resurgence among US coal miners

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly called black lung disease, is caused by long exposure to coal dust and can have devastating consequences.

Most common type of childhood leukemia is partly due to lack of exposure to microbes during infancy

After a century-long debate, doctors think they finally know what's causing ALL.

An egg a day keeps the doctor away -- but only in a healthy diet

Eggs are good for you, just don't eat too many.

Quitting smoking is very good for you. Cutting back, not so much

Even a single cigarette can be very bad for you.

Just two days of night-shift alter the activity of more than 100 blood proteins

Night workers beware.

Mediterranean diet may reduce negative effects of air pollution

Want to help your body fight pollution? Cut down on the meat and dairy, eat some more fruits and veggies!

Want to keep a young heart? Try exercising 4-5 times a week

If you want to maintain a healthy and young body, you'd best start working.

Mosquito saliva can affect your immune system up to a weeks

Guess what: one more reason to hate mosquitoes.

Learning music or a foreign language can help your brain be more efficient

If you want to train your brain, consider starting with music or a foreign language.

Major depression in men makes couples less likely to conceive

Depression can make both men and women infertile.

Healthy diet may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults

Eating a balanced diet of fruits and veggies staves of brain aging and cognitive decline.

Overeager immune system cells may be to blame for multiple sclerosis

Fortunately, they're hot on the heels of the mechanisms that allow them to affect brain cells.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) uses our body's fats to ward off treatment

Sneaky little bacteria!

How different stages of sleep work together for creative problem solving

Even the toughest problems cand find a solution in our sleep.

A fiber-rich diet can protect against the flu

The bottom line: eat more fiber.

Australia's 'Man with the Golden Arm' retires after saving 2.4 million babies -- urges people to "break his record"

A rare antibody his body produces made his blood priceless to doctors.

Growing up in poverty affects the structure of the brain -- even in adult life

The correlation stood even for people well above the poverty line.

World Health Organization: We need to ban trans fats within the next five years

It's a very important plan -- here's hoping it succeeds.

Alcohol and tobacco, not illegal drugs, are the biggest threat to human health

Put that cigarette down, and forget that extra beer.

Deadly fungus threatening to wipe out amphibians around the world traced to Korea

The East Asian pet trade of amphibians needs to be halted at once, according to the researchers.

Stress may be our hidden weapon against anxiety disorders, new research suggests

Silver linings!

Probiotics and breastfeeding help fight antibiotic resistance in children, study suggests

Results are promising, but keep in mind that the benefits of probiotics are oversold and exaggerated.

Woman's runny nose lasted for two years, turns out it was a freaking brain fluid leak

She spent a lot of money on tissues...

Scientists find a potential cure for baldness

An old drug originally meant to treat osteoporosis could help millions get hair back.

Ultrasonic attacks are unlikely, but exposure to ultrasounds is unhealthy

Keep an eye out -- I mean, an ear out, for ultrasounds.

Prolonged exposure to Los Angeles Bay air induces dangerous mutations in the brains of rats

Inflammation and cancer-related gene expression was overcharged by exposure to particulate matter in city air.

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