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Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers sickens 162
A company that ships whole cucumbers from Florida has recalled potentially contaminated produce.
Vivid nightmares precede lupus diagnosis by over a year in some patients
Some lupus patients report having nightmares just before a flare, and of these, some report starting to have bad dreams long before their actual lupus diagnosis.
Best running watches 2024: Top picks for sprinters, marathon runners and triathletes
BUYING GUIDE We have tried and tested the best running watches on the market: From budget-friendly wearables to rugged outdoor watches, here are the best devices to track your running performance.
Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genome
A new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.
Scientists pinpoint likely origin of stuttering in the brain
Disruptions to a single network in the brain may be responsible for stuttering, new research suggests.
Best budget fitness tracker 2024: Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
We have tried and tested the best budget fitness trackers: Whether you want to boost exercise performance, track workouts or improve your sleep, we have an affordable wearable for you.
Best Fitbit 2024: Track steps, stress, sleep and more
BUYING GUIDE We have tried and tested the best Fitbit wearables on the market: Whether you are looking for a budget-friendly fitness tracker or a feature-packed smartwatch, we have a Fitbit for you.
'Increased evidence that we should be alert': H5N1 bird flu is adapting to mammals in 'new ways'
New research in marine mammals suggests the virus is increasingly adapting to mammalian hosts.
'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of us
In a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.
'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health care
In a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
