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Are people more honest when they're drunk?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.
Why does heat cause headaches?
By Marilyn Perkins published
The trigger behind summertime headaches may not be heat itself, but all of the things that come along with it, an expert said.
Deadly 'triple E' kills New Hampshire man — what is eastern equine encephalitis?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Recent cases of a viral illness nicknamed "triple E" have occurred in New England. Here's what you should know about the disease.
Colon-cancer risk in young people linked to one amino acid, small study finds
By Emily Cooke published
A study has tied a substance in the blood to colorectal cancer in people under age 50. It may act as an early signal of the disease, scientists say, but that needs to be confirmed.
This beginner-friendly Garmin watch is now at its lowest ever price
By Anna Gora published
Deals The Garmin Forerunner 265 is now 22% off at Amazon and other online retailers.
Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meat hospitalizes 57, kills 9
By Emily Cooke published
Listeria infections tied to the consumption of sliced deli meat have recently hospitalized almost 60 Americans.
What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S.
By Emily Cooke published
Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it?
Arctic expedition uncovers deep-sea microbes that may harbor the next generation of antibiotics
By Emily Cooke published
Analysis of samples from an expedition to the Arctic Ocean suggest that marine microbes could be a promising new source of antibiotics.
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