Health & Medicine
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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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Training your brain to feel less pain
People can ease pain by using their minds to reduce activity in a certain brain area.
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Taste Messenger
Sensing a flavor requires an energy molecule to carry information from taste buds to nerves.
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From stem cell to any cell
The search is on for ways to use stem cells to treat injuries and cure diseases.
