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Why America's healthcare is so expensive and inefficient

WEBIn 2021, 8.6 percent of the population was uninsured, making standard medical care expensive and often out of reach. Data: OECD Health Statistics 2022. “Not …

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What can we do about ultraprocessed foods

WEBIf people outside of lab settings eat about 500 extra calories per day on an ultraprocessed diet, as they did in Hall’s 2019 study, it could help to explain why obesity …

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AI tongue scanner can diagnose illnesses with 96 percent accuracy

WEBIn the case of 60 tongue images, the program achieved a 96.6 percent accuracy. According to researchers, they believe the experiments illustrate the …

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The long battle over fluoride comes to a head Popular Science

WEBA court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics. There is a modest and limited body of evidence …

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Your gut bacteria might be linked to depression

WEBDeposit Photos. Of the trillions of microorganisms that call your gut home, 13 bacterial species may contribute to depression. A pair of studies published on December …

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Autopsies are more important than ever. Here’s what they can tell us.

WEBIn a way, autopsies are a lot like surgery, but on a recently (as in, 24 hours or less) deceased person. Instead of just looking at one part of the body, though, …

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Sloths may be in danger by the end of the century

WEBAndrew Paul is Popular Science‘s staff writer covering tech news.Previously, he was a regular contributor to The A.V. Club and Input, and has had recent work …

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Outdoor cats spread diseases and harm public health

WEBCOVID-19. Monkeypox. These zoonotic diseases are all transmitted from animals to humans—though wild species aren’t the only ones responsible for such …

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Are seed oils bad for you

WEBCredit: DepositPhotos. If you consume social media, you may have heard: Seed oils are terrible for your health–even toxic! Cooking oils derived from seeds cause …

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The top 10 health and medicine breakthroughs of 2021

WEBNaeotom Alpha by Siemens. CT scans provide detailed images of the inside of the human body that help diagnose and track disease and injury. Conventional …

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The greatest health innovations of 2022

WEBScience. Stem Cells. Vaccines. The best health innovations of 2022 include bivalent COVID vaccines, a new HIV stem cell treatment, Paxlovid, condoms for anal …

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The best at-home COVID-19 tests

WEBEllume. DIY Assistant Editor Sandra Gutierrez tried out an antigen test made by Australian manufacturer Ellume, which was the first rapid, fully at-home antigen …

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The best health stories of 2021

WEBCOVID vaccines weren’t the only big health breakthroughs in 2021. From fighting HIV to vanquishing malaria. It wasn't all bad news. Unsplash. It’s shaping up to …

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Health Articles, Medical Innovations

WEBLatest in Health. Science. In 1928, the discovery of ‘mold juice’ would go on to save 500 million lives. Bill Gourgey. Gear. The best electric mountain bikes for 2024, tested and …

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Wind turbine effects on human health Popular Science

WEBOther major health concerns from living or working around turbines are epileptic seizures, headaches, nausea, and general disturbance from shadow flicker, …

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Walking correctly takes work—here’s how to improve every step

WEBPay attention to whether you’re favoring one side of your body. It’s possible for your body to have an injury that you won’t even notice and that can negatively affect …

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How food affects our mental health Popular Science

WEBBlood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression. Posted on Aug 26, 2024 8:00 AM EDT. High glycemic index carbohydrates …

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Six health conditions a smartwatch can detect before you can

WEBIn the case of the Apple Watch 4 and later, make sure it’s fitted snugly to your wrist and then launch the gadget’s dedicated ECG app—the one that looks like a …

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