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Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Yawning for no reason? It could be an early sign of a migraine

Migraines do not always begin with a headache, and this phenomenon may be one of the earliest warning signs, according to experts.

More young people are being diagnosed with cancer – researchers may have found a possible explanation

An increasing number of people are being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. A new study now points to a possible explanation.

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Yawning for no reason? It could be an early sign of a migraine

Migraines do not always begin with a headache, and this phenomenon may be one of the earliest warning signs, according to experts.

Menstrual pad could help detect disease early

Researchers are investigating whether menstrual blood can be used to detect diseases.

Researchers develop a new way to whiten teeth without damaging them

A new study suggests teeth whitening could soon become both safer and more protective for your smile.

Allergy experts warn against opening windows between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Opening a window in the middle of the day may seem harmless, but the timing can matter more than many allergy sufferers realize.

New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent

A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.

A new discovery could make back pain easier to treat

For many people, back pain is something they learn to live with—but new research suggests it might soon be treated in a completely different way, by stopping the pain before it even begins.

Cheeses you can still enjoy with lactose intolerance

Many people believe that cheese is completely off-limits if you are lactose intolerant, but this is not the case.Several types of cheese contain very...