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Retinal images could predict future risk of heart or lung disease

People with unusually thin retinas are at greater risk of later developing bronchitis and other conditions, suggesting retinal scans could eventually become a component of routine health screening

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Exploring our body oddities is about far more than just idle curiosity

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Menstruation isn't dirty, so let's drop terms like sanitary towels

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Menstruation isn't dirty, so let's drop terms like sanitary towels

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US states had 65,000 rape-related pregnancies after banning abortion

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A human skeleton at a prehistoric burial site in southern Brazil, where evidence of bacteria similar to syphilis have been found

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Syphilis-like bacteria found in 2000-year-old human remains in Brazil

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Why is the US still in such poor health, despite its wealth?

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Why is the US still in such poor health, despite its wealth?

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Reversing type 2 diabetes is much harder than clinical trials suggest

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Looking after the fungi in your gut could be key to better health

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Cells from other family members live in you and protect your health

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Why do we have taste buds in our heart and testicles?

The mysterious discovery of taste buds in far flung organs has long puzzled scientists - but understanding their role could provide new ways to fight common conditions like obesity

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A new understanding of how your blood type influences your health

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Why postmenopausal women are so crucial to our evolutionary success

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Do routine check-ups actually improve our health?

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How measles can do long-lasting damage to children's immune systems

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