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What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health
Elite athletes show researchers the upper limits of a healthy metabolism. Solskin/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIf you’ve spent any time scrolling...
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A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Brain waves emblematic of generalized epilepsy. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesJena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with...
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Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner. gollykim/E+ via Getty ImagesSleeping with your dog in the same room...
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Gut bacteria and the immune system: How aging changes the microbiome and can lead to ‘inflammaging’
Changes to the composition and diversity of the microorganisms in the gut may explain differences in immune system aging. (Shutterstock)The...
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Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
Medicare's regulations for enrolling in hospice exclude many dementia patients who need it the most. LPettet/E+ via Getty ImagesJimmy Carter,...
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Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness
Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via...
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Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay
Travel nurses take short-term contracts that can require long commutes or temporarily living away from home. Time and again, they...
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Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery
Some cancer patients receive additional treatment after surgery with the goal of eliminating any remaining tumor cells. BSIP/Collection Mix: Subjects...
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Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests
Everyone agrees kids should eat healthy foods. But parents are often left out of that message. skynesher/E+ via Getty ImagesMost...
Read moreStarvation is a weapon of war: Gazans are paying the price
On Monday, the European Union’s foreign policy chief accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war and provoking...
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