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You may soon be able to detect skin cancer at home. A healthy childhood may be more important than you think. We need better ALS detection. Is watching TV good for your health?

Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of alzheimer’s disease, so why aren’t we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery.

Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that’s a big problem.

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better.

Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener.

Is your gut making you sick? Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others? Does vibrant food make us eat more? If you’re sick of hangovers, we may have a solution.

You should sleep more to ease your headaches. Should you swap your morning coffee for magic mushrooms? Does exercise always make you happier? You may be more extroverted than you think.

Diabetics may no longer have to suffer through frequent injections. Should you skip the doctor and just ask AI? How you can unlock super-human healing. Why football players should start taking ballet classes.

Your ‘aura’ may just be a mixture of oils and fats on the skin. Scientists still don’t fully know why we yawn—but they’re getting closer. The debate over fluoride is back in the spotlight. Urban rats may be more than just an annoying pest.

Is there a new brain region for our senses? Why are so many adults feeling alone? Can fish oil really slow down aging?

A diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against alzheimers. A tiny part of the brain may be the key to treating addiction. Kids should join a sport to boost their mental health.

A new breakthrough in ulcerative colitis treatment. Should food companies pay the FDA? The agency collects ‘user fees’ from pharmaceutical companies to help fund its safety research. Can doom scrolling actually benefit us?

Should pregnant women stay away from beauty products? A new saliva test that can help cancer patients. A promising step in understanding menopause. Here’s one more reason to have an abundance of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Why more pregnant women need to be in clinical trials. Scientists are helping us see the future. Does our DNA know our future? Have your seasonal allergies gotten worse?

Why is there a care gap for dementia patients? Is sunlight good for your nose? Will America soon be facing a population shortage?

How the environment affects brain health. Will science ever move away from animal testing? Should you skip your afternoon nap?

Would you take a cancer vaccine? Your humidifier could be making you sick. Is global warming bad for your gut?

Overcoming obstacles doesn’t always make you stronger. Mosquitoes may soon be scared of humans. Trees do more for your health than simply provide oxygen. Is soup good for pregnancy?