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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.

Understanding why menthol feels cold

Mint does not lower temperature, but it can convincingly persuade the brain that cold is present

Scientists link bladder health to a 21-second urination rule

A simple timing habit in the bathroom may offer clues about how your bladder is functioning.

New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring

New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.

Why some people experience muscle pain when taking statins

New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.