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Injectable peptides are generating a lot of buzz online.
One of these is retatrutide, a drug that's being described as the next big thing in weight loss. Some say it may be even more powerful than O�...
Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older.
That's the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Sc�...
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise risk of blood pressure and potentially damage heart health.
According to some of these videos, this is caused by mouthwash wiping out "good"�...
Insomnia may have been torturing humanity since ancient times, but over the last 20 years, scientists have made progress in their understanding of chronic sleep deprivation.
Today, sleep deprivation�...
Think of how many surfaces you touch every day, from your kitchen bench to the handrail on the bus or train, your work desk, and your phone screen.
A range of nasty viruses and other germs can easil�...
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise, or smoking.
However, an unexpected source of salt might als�...
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips, and hands, although it can also occ�...
Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide.
While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they're not always an option.�...
Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.
But research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining o�...
By Pascual Berrone, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra)
(The Conversation) – For residents of European cities with their snarled traffic, draughty old buildings, creaking public services...
