health Scientists just added chicken to the ever-growing list of foods that will kill you Ellsworth Toohey

health 7,000 daily steps reduce disease risk by 47%, new study finds Ellsworth Toohey

Science These Disney princesses are in mortal danger Gail Sherman

health Low-volume alcohol consumption has no impact on longevity Jason Weisberger

Maternal death rates soared in U.S. during pandemic Rob Beschizza

politics In conservative states, people die younger Elías Villoro

age Scientists claim to invent a new process that reverse-ages blood cells Thom Dunn

Eating chili peppers may increase lifespan Mark Frauenfelder

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california California bans recreational abalone diving Jason Weisberger

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