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'More Neanderthal than human': How your health may depend on DNA from our long-lost ancestors Neanderthals and humans mated millennia ago, and their legacy lives on in us today. Here's how.
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Why does the sun make people sneeze? People who sneeze in bright lights, like the sun, may have autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome, or ACHOO.
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Best dehumidifiers 2024: Fight damp, mold and condensation We have tried and tested some of the best dehumidifiers to help you get rid of bad odors, mold and condensation in your home ― these are our favorite appliances.

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Best walking treadmills 2024

By Sam Hopes last updated

These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.

Exercise
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The 7 best exercise bikes for home use in 2024

By Sam Hopes last updated

Buying Guide These are the best exercise bikes you can buy in every category, from Peloton Bike and YOSUDA Bike to Schwinn IC4.

Buying Guide
a male doctor wearing a white N95 mask gives a vaccine to an older male patient wearing a white surgical mask

2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trial

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.

Medicine & Drugs
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Best air purifiers for allergies 2024

By Molly Cleary last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.

BUYING GUIDE
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Best running shoes for supination 2024: Find the perfect fit for your feet

By Harry Bullmore last updated

Buyers guide We have tried and tested some of the best running shoes for supination: Whether you are a marathon runner, sprinter or occasional exerciser, we have comfortable footwear for you.

Buyers guide
Seeing is one of the main human senses.

The 5 human senses — and a few more you might not know about

By Ailsa Harvey, Alina Bradford last updated

Reference Humans have more than five senses that help us navigate the world.

Reference
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1st Neuralink user describes highs and lows of living with Elon Musk's brain chip

By Lauren Leffer published

Thirty-year-old Noland Arbaugh says the Neuralink chip has let him "reconnect with the world"

Neuroscience
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Epidurals may lower risk of complications after birth, study hints

By Miriam Bergeret published

Getting an epidural during labor was linked to a 35% reduction in severe maternal health complications in a new study, with even higher protective effects in people with preterm births.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
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Rare fungal STI spotted in US for the 1st time

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A difficult-to-treat form of ringworm can spread via sex and has now been seen in the U.S.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Epigenetics linked to the maximum life spans of mammals — including us

By Kamal Nahas last updated

Some chemical tags on DNA, called epigenetic factors, that are present at a young age can affect the maximum life spans of mammal species.

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