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A Chinese AI passed the national medical licensing exam, so technically it's a doctor

Move over, WebMD.

Pregnant women urged to sleep on side to lower risk of stillbirth

Sleeping on the back in the third trimester doubles the risk of stillbirth.

Male prairie voles that drink alcohol ruin their relationships

They are a model for human alcoholism and relationships.

Owning a dog significantly lowers risk of premature death, especially in people living alone

Owing a doggo seems to our health well.

Reefer Madness: 85 years later

A look at how antiquated views and obsolete policies impact patients and physicians alike.

The US is definitely facing a dramatic opiates crisis, and it won't end anytime soon

There's no silver bullet for this problem.

How greenhouse gas emissions would drop if all Americans went vegan

The positive impact on the environment is significant but at the cost of the population's health.

Bill Gates invests $100 million to study and defeat Alzheimer's

Putting his money where his mouth is: Gates invests massively into addressing Alzheimer's disease.

Britain becomes Europe's most obese country, as US maintains "leader" status worldwide

The Brits are still healthy overall, but obesity rates are reaching startling levels.

Lab mice with natural gut bacteria are wildly more resistant to disease and tumors

Living in a sterile, controlled environment make lab mice not such a good model for human diseases.

Mushrooms are 'the richest source' antioxidants that fight age-related diseases

For once, something that tastes good is actually healthy for you.

Computer simulation identifies HIV Achilles Heel, offering new avenue for treatment

It also showcases how powerful computer simulations can be in fighting viruses.

New 'Golden' Potato packed with Vitamin A and E could fight malnutrition in developing nations

A new GMO crop could help millions with micronutrient deficiencies.

Even casual drinking increases cancer risk

Put that glass down, researchers warn.

Having a cat around the house keeps asthma away in newborns

Cat allergens reduce the incidence of asthma in newborns by a factor of two.

Cocktail of simple over-the-counter drugs as effective as heavy opioids in treating pain

An Advil and Tylenol cocktail might be just as strong as opioids in dealing with the pain.

Gene therapy creates new skin for boy with rare, devastating condition

The boy was given a new chance at life.

Putting bacteria-targeting-viruses into food packaging could keep food from spreading illnesses such as Salmonella poisoning

This study was able to keep the viruses working on bacteria for three months.

Eating at night is really bad for you, new science reports

Don't raid the midnight fridge!

The first 3D interactive brain is here to teach you all about how yours works

Taking a look at BrainFacts.org's surprisingly fun new feature.

Sheep can recognize human faces, new study demonstrates

Sheep may be much smarter than we give them credit for.

New therapy rejuvenates old cells in the lab, which now behave like young cells

Shortly after the therapy, the aged cells started dividing and had longer telomeres.

"Killer" mosquitoes are being unleashed in the US to fight disease

Their mission is to reduce mosquito populations.

Tired brains are prone to mental lapses as whole areas 'doze off'

Ah yes. The dreaded brain fart comes under scrutiny.

Mice will pick social rules over might-makes-right, hinting at the birth of human societies and laws

The basis of any civilized society.

Stop claiming marijuana cures cancer -- FDA warns against unproven claims

Let's stick to what's scientifically proven, shall we?

Science confirms: Spending time in nature really does help your mind

All nature helps, but rural and coastal areas more so than urban parks.

Brain "ripples" experience into memories when you sleep, study shows

Sleep seems to be a keystone of memory formation and retention.

MRI successfully predicts suicidality 9 out of 10 times

Scientists were able to detect suicidal thoughts, but don't expect to see this in hospitals anytime soon.

Exercising in a group rather than alone is a great way to handle stress, researchers reveal

Time to hit the gym!

Life-saving wristbands monitor epilepsy by detecting and characterizing seizures

The wearable device could change the lives of countless epilepsy patients.

Numbered jerseys for medical personnel leads to better teamwork and efficiency, researchers find

As a bonus, it also probably makes them look awesome.

Tricked into a treat: excessive amount of black licorice can be dangerous, FDA warns

Few people are aware that too much black licorice can be very dangerous.

Men with slightly longer legs than average might be more attractive to the opposite sex

Maybe it's time to try some high heels.

The bacteria in your saliva is due to your household and not your genetics

You share a lot with your family.

A surprising number of people develop food allergies in adulthood

Overall, more Americans are developing food allergies than ever.

New CRISPR tools target RNA rather than DNA. They could fix 'typos' responsible for half of all genetic diseases

Scientists have sharpened CRISPR's scalpel.

How to wash your apples to eliminate pesticides -- according to science

Or you could just buy organic.

Despite oral hygiene, chewing still leaves nanowear on teeth

This fundamental understanding could lead to better oral health but also new insights in evolutionary biology.

Scientists create low-fat pigs by giving them a thermal regulation gene

At the very least, this is a testament to how far genetic editing has come.

Three science-proven techniques for lucid dreaming

One technique had a success rate of 46 percent.

Dolphins can also get Alzheimer's, surprising new study finds

We really do have a lot in common with dolphins.

Graphology is a pseudoscience

Sometimes there's a fine line between what's scientific and what's just fantasy.

Scientists figure out how many mutations it takes for healthy cells to turn cancerous

This could be a revolution in cancer prevention and therapy.

Pictures of snakes and spiders stress out babies: fear of these critters is deeply rooted

It's not a (completely) irrational fear.

Global pollution linked to one in six premature deaths. It's worse than wars, AIDS and road accidents combined

The real scope of pollution and how it affects livelihoods is often misrepresented.

Not so harmless: common herbal remedy might cause liver cancer

"Natural healthy medicine, no side effects" ... yeah.

Need to improve your foreign language skills? A bit of alcohol will do the trick, researchers find

Booze to the rescue! Just don't overindulge.

Wolves are better team players than dogs, study reveals, casting doubt on our view of domestication

A wild streak makes them better at cooperating, the team reports.

Some cognitive training games can really boost the brain

One cognitive test widely used in research can improve working memory. The training won't make you smarter, though.

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