Health & Medicine
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Disease Detectives
This year's top young scientists faced medical challenges in labs at the National Institutes of Health.
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Getting Enough Sleep
Kids and teens need plenty of sleep but have trouble getting enough.
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A Sour Taste in Your Mouth
Researchers may have pinpointed how the tongue's cells detect sour tastes.
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Sun screen
Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.
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Prehistoric trips to the dentist
Thousands of years ago, some people had holes drilled into their teeth.
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Taking a Spill for Science
Studying how and why people fall provides insights into movement and balance.
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Eating Troubles
Researchers are zeroing in on what causes certain people to see food as the enemy.
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Spit Power
Saliva provides clues about diseases, dental cavities, and who might have been at a crime scene.
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Hear, Hear
Listening to loud music or playing in a rock band without ear protection can lead to hearing loss.
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