

Science Apr 11

The much-anticipated NASA Twins Study was released Thursday, more than three years since astronaut Scott Kelly returned from the International Space Station.
By Vicky Stein
Science Aug 24

The gut microbes of the Hadza, Tanzanian hunter-gatherers, shift with the seasons, according to a new study. Applied on a longer timescale, these patterns might explain why industrialized populations have less diversity in their gut microbiomes and more chronic disease…
By Teresa Carey
Health Aug 19

New research highlights the vagina as a powerful HIV prevention tool.
By Heather Boerner
Health Feb 24

Parents-to-be increasingly request 'vaginal swabbing' after C-section births, but experts caution it could introduce viruses to the baby.
By Megan Thielking, STAT
Jan 15

By Nsikan Akpan
When social, chimps swap gut bacteria, and the pattern may alter their and our health.
Nov 23

By Alexandra Sarabia
A new study finds a successful diet hinges less on what you eat and more on who you are.
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