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Leg On Fire? Blame The Back

Your leg screams, but the troublemaker sits higher—pinching nerves in your lower back.Story SnapshotSciatica pain often comes from compressed nerve roots in the low...

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New Sleep Math Shocks Aging Science

Scientists tracking hundreds of thousands of adults for years found one habit stands out as a hidden lever on how fast your body actually ages: sleep.Quick TakeUK Biobank research on over 360,000 middle-aged and...

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Global Ocean Protection? Total Mirage

Only 3.5 percent of the world's ocean is actually protected in any meaningful way, even though nations promised to safeguard 30 percent of it...
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How often should you poop? Understanding Frequency and Normalities

Most people carry a hidden number in their head about how often they should go, and doctors say that number is wrong for almost...
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Tiny Bursts, Massive Diabetes Drop

Four minutes of hard effort a day may cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half, according to new research tracking...
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Harvard Shatters Pet-Happiness Myth

Owning a dog or cat does not automatically make you happier, but loving one deeply just might.Story SnapshotResearchers increasingly find that pet ownership alone...
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Why Older Americans Are Drinking More Alcohol

Americans between 50 and 64 are drinking more heavily than they were just six years ago, even as younger generations cut back sharply.Story SnapshotA...