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What Is Metabolic Profiling, and Can It Help You?
Is a malfunctioning metabolism really why you can’t lose weight and keep it off?
How to Prevent Food Allergies
Feeding infants allergenic foods may be the key to preventing allergies
The Human Body Is a Mosaic of Different Genomes
Survey finds that “normal” human tissues are riddled with mutations
Anorexia May Be Linked to Metabolism, a Genetic Analysis Suggests
A large, correlation-based study identifies eight genome regions associated with the eating disorder
New Method for Tackling Stroke Restrains an Overactive Immune System
Shutting down an inflammatory molecule could potentially provide treatment days after onset
Mucus: The Body's Unsung Hero
The slimy stuff has a surprisingly wide array of beneficial biological functions
Going Barefoot Is Good for the Sole
Walking without shoes builds calluses, but that does not limit sensation
Bone Up on What's Inside You
Author and self-described fossil fanatic Brian Switek talks about his new book Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone.
Elite Runners' Microbes Make Mice Mightier
Mice that were fed bacteria isolated from elite athletes logged more treadmill time than other mice that got bacteria found in yogurt.
Elite Athletes' Gut Bacteria Give Rodent Runners a Boost
The chemical these bacteria produce appears to enhance athleticism
Meet the Eye Microbiome
Bacteria live on our eyeballs, and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
Is BMI an Accurate Way to Measure Body Fat?
As widespread as the BMI method of body measurement is, the ever-growing consensus is that this one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed
Antiperspirant Boosts Armpit and Toe-Web Microbial Diversity
Rather than wiping microbes out, antiperspirants and foot powders increased the diversity of microbial flora in armpits and between toes. Christopher Intagliata reports.
How Does Insulin Work in Our Bodies?
What is insulin and how do our bodies use it?
How Much Should You Exercise while Pregnant?
If you’re pregnant, you may wonder how much exercise is optimal during pregnancy. Luckily, there are some new guidelines for expectant mothers
The Pain Gap
After decades of assuming that pain processing is equivalent in all sexes, scientists are finding that different biological pathways can produce an “ouch!”
It's Time to End the War on Women's Health
Republican efforts to dismantle U.S. health care unfairly target one gender
Infections and Drugs to Treat Them Tied to Eating Disorders in Teens
A new study adds to growing evidence that immune system dysfunction and altered gut microbes may contribute to the development of eating disorders
Can "the Pill" Improve Relationship Satisfaction?
Taking birth-control pills might have broad, unintended and even surprising side effects
