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How long each skin type can stay in the sun

The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without protection increases the risk of both sunburn and skin cancer.How long...

Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.

Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.

Why are people left- or right-handed? New study offers a answer

A new study suggests that the reason for right- or left-hand dominance may be different from what has long been believed.

Early puberty may raise the risk of depression

A new Danish study suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of depression in both girls and boys.

Danny Glover’s daughter reveals the first signs before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Danny Glover's daughter noticed subtle changes long before his diagnosis, highlighting how Alzheimer's can begin almost unnoticed, reports...

How long each skin type can stay in the sun

The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without protection increases the risk of both sunburn and skin cancer.How long...

Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.

Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.

Why are people left- or right-handed? New study offers a answer

A new study suggests that the reason for right- or left-hand dominance may be different from what has long been believed.

Early puberty may raise the risk of depression

A new Danish study suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of depression in both girls and boys.

Study reveals a new, gentle method to lower bad cholesterol

A new DNA-based therapy could cut cholesterol nearly in half—without relying on statins or causing side effects.

Homes and daycares host very different microbes, study finds

A Norwegian study comparing microbes in homes and daycares revealed unexpected differences.

Poor sleep could make your brain a year older, study finds

A new Swedish study links a bad habit to faster brain aging.

New research highlights vitamin d’s potential anti-aging effects

A new study suggests vitamin d may help protect your dna and slow how quickly your cells age.

The science behind why the same wine doesn’t always taste the same

A familiar glass of wine may not always feel quite the same, and science might know why.

Doctors raise concerns over illnesses linked to breast implants

Breast implants are associated with confidence and aesthetics, but they can lead to serious complications and increase the risk of disease.