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Chew for Health
Surprise your teacher: New studies show that chewing gum might be good for you!
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Wake Up, Sleepy Gene
Variation in the length of one gene affects how well you function when short of sleep.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Childhood’s long history
Our ancient ancestors had long childhoods, just as we do today.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
A fix for injured knees
A new way of repairing a common knee injury might someday help athletes recover faster.
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Eat Out, Eat Smart
Knowing the number of calories in your restaurant meal can help you make healthier food choices.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Smiles Turn Away Colds
A good mood and a relaxed attitude help keep colds away.
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Health & MedicineHot Pepper, Hot Spider
Hot peppers and spider venom can cause the same sort of painful burning sensation.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Disease Detectives
This year's top young scientists faced medical challenges in labs at the National Institutes of Health.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Getting Enough Sleep
Kids and teens need plenty of sleep but have trouble getting enough.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
A Sour Taste in Your Mouth
Researchers may have pinpointed how the tongue's cells detect sour tastes.
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Health & MedicineSun screen
Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.
By Emily Sohn - Health & Medicine
Germ zapper
A compound found in nature kills certain bacteria in a new way.
By Emily Sohn