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'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that? Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.
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Will Olympic athletes ever stop breaking records? Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.
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Best rowing machines 2024: Top 5 picks from Concept2, Ergatta and more We have tried and tested the best rowing machines: Whether you are looking for a beginner-friendly option, something on a budget, or a space-savvy foldable rower, we have a machine for you.

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Save a huge 40% on one of the best air purifiers

By Anna Gora published

Deals Get a massive 40% off the HoMedics TotalClean Deluxe 5-in-1 air purifier at Walmart.

Deals
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Bubonic plague strikes person in Colorado

By Emily Cooke published

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of bubonic plague in the state.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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'I've never seen anything like this': Scientists hijack cancer genes to turn tumors against themselves

By Kristel Tjandra published

Scientists overcame cancer drug resistance in a new proof-of-concept study.

Lung Cancer
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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
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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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Does fake meat cause heart disease? Here's what the science actually says.

By Lori Youmshajekian published

A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details.

Food & Diet
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'We've always been omnivores': Why 'meatfluencers' are wrong about what our ancestors ate

By Kate Wong published

Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn't actually eat that way

Food & Diet
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H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

By Nicoletta Lanese last updated

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.

Flu
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4th person catches bird flu from cows, this time in Colorado

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A fourth person in the U.S. has caught bird flu after working with infected cows on a farm.

Flu
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