Health & Medicine
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LifeSigns of food allergies may be present at birth
Overactive immune cells may prime babies for food allergies.
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GeneticsDrug candidate fails to improve symptoms of fragile X syndrome
A drug designed to treat fragile X syndrome has proven ineffective in clinical trials.
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GeneticsDrug candidate fails to improve symptoms of fragile X syndrome
A drug designed to treat fragile X syndrome has proven ineffective in clinical trials.
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Health & MedicineMom’s weight during pregnancy shapes baby’s health
Obesity at conception or during pregnancy is a big problem that's getting bigger: New evidence says a child's mental health could be at stake.
By Laura Beil -
NeuroscienceHis stress is not like her stress
When the pressure doesn’t let up, men and women react differently. The root of the difference may be messaging within the brain.
By Susan Gaidos -
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Health & MedicineYoung infants have perceptual superpowers
Babies have superpowers that let them see and hear things that adults can’t.
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ArchaeologyRoman toilets didn’t flush parasites
Roman sanitation measures did little to dent parasite numbers, a study finds.
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ArchaeologyRoman toilets didn’t flush parasites
Roman sanitation measures did little to dent parasite numbers, study finds.
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Health & MedicineNew dietary guidelines emphasize big picture
Americans’ new guidelines for healthy eating focus on subtle shifts to dietary habits.
By Meghan Rosen -
MicrobesGet to know your microbes at ‘The Secret World Inside You’
The American Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit rehabilitates bacteria’s bad reputation and introduces visitors to the microbiome.
By Devin Powell -
Health & MedicineHigh-intensity interval training has great gains — and pain
Intense spurts of activity followed by brief rest can improve heart health, blood glucose and muscle endurance. But some question if the pain of HIIT workouts will impede the popularity.