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Why a South-Facing Home Might Still Leave You Exhausted: The Science of Light Timing

Why a South-Facing Home Might Still Leave You Exhausted: The Science of Light Timing

"It faces south, so why am I still so tired?" It is a common frustration for people who move into a new home expecting the abundance of natural light...
When Recurrent Diarrhea Is More Than a Passing Bug: The Rising Threat of IBD in Young Adults

When Recurrent Diarrhea Is More Than a Passing Bug: The Rising Threat of IBD in Young Adults

When recurring abdominal pain and diarrhea strike, most people first assume they are dealing with a standard bout of gastroenteritis or irritable...
Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

A new study has revealed that dieting purely for health or cosmetic appearance can inadvertently lead to severe sleep...

"Is That Mold?" The White Powder on Blueberries Is Actually 'Bloom'—and a Sign of Freshness

Before eating blueberries, you may notice a thin, whitish powder coating their surface.
Nine Things to Avoid When Your Body Is Worn Out

Nine Things to Avoid When Your Body Is Worn Out

While many pride themselves on sticking to an exercise routine regardless of fatigue, pushing a worn-out body may do...
Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in your 30s or 40s—when you are building your career, raising children, and staying...
The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

"Drink plenty of water" is the universal parting advice for kidney stone patients upon hospital discharge.
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.
izna’s Bang Jeemin Reveals the Secret to Her Silky Hair: Is Frequent Brushing the Key?

izna’s Bang Jeemin Reveals the Secret to Her Silky Hair: Is Frequent Brushing the Key?

After izna member Bang Jeemin identified "frequent brushing" as the secret behind her signature silky, swaying hair,...
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...