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Different organs affect the body in different ways, but some do quite a bit of heavy lifting when it comes to bodily functions, as is the case with this organ.
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Alzheimer's is a debilitating degenerative disease that affects millions of people, but we may have found a protein that can help to arrest it.
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Warm summer waters have been bringing with them this dangerous bacteria, and this particular problem has only been growing as the climate changes.
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The United States has been having a rough summer when it comes to food safety, and the latest food causing upset stomachs already has a reputation.
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Birth control pills are, for the most part, fairly safe. However, that doesn't mean they don't come with some rare (and underdiscussed) side effects.
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Your mattress is home to many unpleasant residents, many of which are actually attracted to what you're likely leaving behind in your bed every night.
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The full moon has been an object of fascination for all of human history, and August's full moon is no exception. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Finding fuzzy spots of mold on your food usually means it's unsafe to eat, but not all mold is made equal, and not all molds are actually bad for you.
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Poop isn't something talked about in polite company, which is why there are so many poop myths, but not everything you hear is necessarily true.
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Ants are one of nature's most successful creatures, but scientists were shocked when they discovered one species was cloning one of their neighbors.
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What started with mice and early experiments decades ago has evolved into a breakthrough today that could open new possibilities.
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Quite a few volcanic eruptions have made it into the history books, though not all are made equal. After all, the effects of this volcano were felt worldwide.
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The body is a miraculously complex machine with working parts you've never heard of, and some you have but have the reputation of being useless.
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Certain parasites are a recurring menaces, as is the case with this bug, which is often found hiding in this incredibly abundant and popular source.
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Orcas are apex predators that are well known for their highly social nature. They hunt in groups, but this particular tactic has never been seen before.
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Explosive diarrhea is running rampant across the country, and while scientists have found the parasite responsible, the source may be in your kitchen.
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This tiny mammal, the world's smallest marsupial, hadn't been seen in decades.
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Many travelers don't think twice about this before boarding, but scientists say making a different choice could benefit your health.
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The supposed "brown note" can't actually make you poop, though certain sounds, such as "brown noise" might have some interesting effects on your mind.
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When it comes to inventive ant species, Australia is one of a kind, and this newly discovered species that hunts by using a catapult is no exception.
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If you've ever had the unfortunate luck to live with cockroaches, you've likely seen them dead a few times, so why do they always end up back up?
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Wildfires send toxic particulate matter into the air, and while most of their effects are temporary, they might also cause some major long-term health concerns.
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Nuclear reactor accidents have made history on multiple occasions, but in this case, ignored safety regulations led to a different kind of incident.
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Much of the deep ocean remains unexplored, and scientists often find new inhabitants of the depths. But they aren't always as adorable as this species.
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Stretching across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the United States is a vast belt of seaweed that keeps growing and getting more troublesome.
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Black holes and wormholes may seem interchangeable, but they actually are very different objects. In fact, one of them only really exists in theory.
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Most people know that air conditioners dehumidify the air while they make it colder, but are they able to outclass dehumidifiers at their own game?
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