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  1. Health & Medicine

    How pitchers rest between innings could save their arms — and stats

    Focusing on muscle recovery during games could help keep pitch speeds high and injury risk low, one ISEF finalist finds.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    6 surprising science-backed ways to beat the heat

    From a new hairstyle or burst of mint to how you decorate your windows, these research-backed tips and tricks can help you beat the heat to stay cool all summer long.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Scientists get smart about farts with new underwear sensor

    It snaps into regular undies to measure releases of hydrogen gas. Rates vary widely, but 32 farts a day seems about average, early data suggest.

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  4. Plants

    Light pollution could be supercharging your pollen allergies

    Light pollution in North American cities seems to be tricking plants into releasing pollen for longer periods each year.

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  5. Humans

    Let’s learn about adrenaline

    In short bursts, this hormone can help you face your fears. But in the long run, too much of it can be unhealthy.

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  6. Health & Medicine

    Meet CLA, a naturally ‘healthy’ fat in burgers, ice cream and more

    Solid at room temp, the natural trans fat conjugated linoleic acid resembles saturated fats — except that it appears good for the body in many ways.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Here’s what nutrition experts say about dietary fat

    New U.S. dietary guidelines promote eating full-fat dairy and meats. But health experts say nuts and seed oils are better sources of the two crucial fats we need.

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  8. Health & Medicine

    Explainer: What are ultraprocessed foods?

    Packed with chemical additives, these foods have become a major part of our diets. Scientists have begun to worry about how ultraprocessed foods may impact health.

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  9. Health & Medicine

    Got brain rot?

    Excessive scrolling through social media or viral videos can mess with your mental health — and possibly alter your brain’s development, studies show.

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