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New York resident dies of eastern equine encephalitis — what is it?
Recent cases of a viral illness nicknamed "triple E" have occurred in New England. Here's what you should know about the disease.
At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know
People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.
Monkey study reveals science behind 'choking under pressure'
When a person (or monkey) is facing stakes that are too high, the stress can interfere with neurons, affecting how they direct the body to execute movements, a study suggests.
Why can't you suffocate by holding your breath?
The human body has a number of mechanisms that prevent you from holding your breath until you suffocate.
Men have a daily hormone cycle — and it's synced to their brains shrinking from morning to night
A month-long study of a man's brain revealed that its volume consistently shrunk over the course of each day and then reset overnight.
Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize
One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian "James" Chen, a scientist behind a key immune-system discovery.
'What is normal today may not be normal in a year's time': Dr. Dinesh Bhugra on the idea of 'normal' in psychiatry
Live Science spoke with leading psychiatrist Dr. Dinesh Bhugra ahead of his appearance at the HowTheLightGetsIn festival in London.
Best walking treadmills 2024
These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.
