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The top 10 health and medicine breakthroughs of 2021

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We finally have a map of all the brain's cells Popular Science

WEBOne of the human brains examined in the suite of new studies that created the atlas. Lisa Keene and Amanda Kirkland of UW Medicine. We’re closer than ever to …

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The best health stories of 2021 Popular Science

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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Why America's healthcare is so expensive and inefficient Popular …

WEBThe US is also the only country among those studied that does not have universal health coverage. In 2021, 8.6 percent of the population was uninsured, …

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Health Articles, Medical Innovations Popular Science

WEBSee the latest Health stories from Popular Science. See news, trends, tips, reviews and more at Popular Science.

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How food affects our mental health Popular Science

WEBHow food affects our mental health. Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression. Posted on Aug 26, 2024 8:00 AM EDT. …

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What health risks do 9/11 first responders face

WEBClimate Change. Environment. Pollution. Research on the health impacts of 9/11 has helped keep first responders alive—and helped change the way we view air …

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Struggling to find an in-network mental health provider

WEBInsurers’ failures to update their provider directories have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Experts, clinicians, and …

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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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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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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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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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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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The best fitness trackers of 2024, tested and reviewed

WEBThe Amazfit Band 7 is the best budget fitness tracker available thanks to its robust feature set, compact build, and sub-$50 price. The Band 7 is minimal in design, …

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The 100 greatest innovations of 2020 Popular Science

WEB2020’s year’s top innovations include next-gen gaming consoles, a rapid COVID test, comfy jeans tailored by a computer, and a contact tracing initiative that …

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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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This is why cutting weight is so dangerous for professional fighters

WEBSome fighters have gotten heat illness, heat stroke, or even died from overheating. And even the fighters who successfully make weight face secondary …

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Oura Ring Gen3 health tracker review: It’s a complicated relationship

WEBThe Oura Ring tracks a range of health metrics, including heart rate, temperature, sleep, and more. The durable and waterproof design means it can stand …

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