Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young?
Female puberty is starting earlier and earlier, with worrying consequences for women’s health
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What Is the Point of a Period?
Age-old taboos against menstruation have led to a lack of research on how women's cycles work, with serious consequences for their health
What Chickens Can Teach Hearing Researchers
At an event honoring Nobel and Kavli Prize winners, neuroscientists James Hudspeth and Robert Fettiplace talked about the physiology of hearing and the possibility of restoring hearing loss...
Don't Ignore Your Core
Get-Fit Guy explains why core strength is crucial and provides a core workout that will keep you fit, healthy and mobile
Whitening Strips Alter Proteins in Teeth
Hydrogen peroxide in whitening treatments penetrates enamel and dentin, and alters tooth proteins. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Anti-Aging Discovery Could Lead to Restorative Skin Treatments
Loss of collagen protein depletes renewal cells that serve as skin’s fountain of youth
The Case of a Woman Who Feels Almost No Pain Leads Scientists to a New Gene Mutation
The discovery may have implications for treating acute and chronic pain
What Is Your Metabolism?
You've probably heard the word "metabolism," especially as it relates to weight loss or gain. But what is your metabolism, what does it do, and do you have any control over it?...
As Scientists Probe the Mystery of How Newborns Develop Immunity, Order Rises from the Chaos
New studies take the most comprehensive look yet into immune system activity immediately after birth
Weekday–Weekend Sleep Imbalance Bad for Blood Sugar Regulation
Weekday sleep deprivation with weekend make-up sleeping seems to be worse for blood sugar control than even chronic sleep deprivation alone.
Bloating: The Causes and the Cures
Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer, explains why there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to bloating
Are All Our Organs Vital?
Even the appendix and tonsils are less expendable than we thought
Gene in Infamous Experiment on Embryos Points to New Stroke Treatment
Biology at the center of last year’s contentious gene-edited twins result may hold other benefits for brain injury
Rocking Helps Adults Sleep Too
Adult humans, as well as mice, slept better when gently rocked.
Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism, and slow aging
4 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Lose That Slouch
A nicely aligned body is a nicely stacked body
Proper Breathing Brings Better Health
Stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention—certain breathing techniques can make life better. But where do you start?
How to Train for a Long-Distance Race
Whether it is a full marathon or a 10K, training for a race can have less than desirable consequences if you are not prepared
Humans Evolved to Exercise
Unlike our ape cousins, humans require high levels of physical activity to be healthy
What Ails a Woman's Heart
The more we look, the more we find sex differences in cardiovascular disease
