Health & Medicine
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Health & MedicinePacking Fat
Even among kids, waistlines are bulging, and many people are worried about the trend.
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BrainFruit fly brain has two clocks
Fruit flies have not one, but two built-in clocks to regulate daily activity.
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TechA taste for cheese
Researchers aim for cheese that is tastier, more nutritious, and easier to make than those now available.
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Animalssuperfast muscles for cooing doves
To coo, a dove's muscles have to contract and relax amazingly quickly.
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Health & MedicineSpitting Up Blobs to Get Around
A nasty parasite finds a new host by making a fly cough up a blob of gel.
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AnimalsAn inspiring home for apes
A group of scientists wants to establish preserves where orangutans and other primates have the chance to learn and create.
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AnimalsHot tail gives warning
Ground squirrels can heat up their tails to signal and perhaps taunt rattlesnakes.
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Health & MedicineWorkouts: Does Stretching Help?
Stretching before exercise or sports may not improve performance or reduce the chance of injury.
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AnimalsMale baboons get mellow
Females may get male baboons to tone down violent behavior and become more cooperative.
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AnimalsSnagging insects, hummingbird style
A hummingbird has an unexpectedly flexible lower bill to help it catch bugs.
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Health & MedicineAllergies: From bee stings to peanuts
As more and more people develop allergies, researchers are looking for ways to treat and prevent severe allergic reactions.
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AnimalsGanging up to grab more food
Food-snitching birds may drive wolves to hunt in large packs.
By Emily Sohn