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We've heard about campers, kitchens and even tiny homes that fit in pickup truck beds, but the PreCare system is decidedly more altruistic. It's a truck-bed-based popup healthcare center, designed to serve remote and impoverished communities.

New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs' self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that damage and restore lung function.

A new study has found that gaining weight as a result of poor diet is linked to impaired cognitive functioning and developing symptoms of anxiety, adding to the growing body of evidence that there's an intrinsic biological link between our gut health ...

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable tech that quickly, simply, and non-invasively tests for important health markers using menstrual blood. The affordable device could revolutionize women's healthcare.

If your home has old lead water pipes, there's a chance that harmful concentrations of lead may be present in your water. An experimental new device could soon allow homeowners to check for themselves, instead of waiting for the city to do so.

The bitter taste receptors we have on our tongues are also found in other organs, including the gut. A new study has identified two specific receptors in the large intestine that are associated with the aging process, which may help inform diet-based ...

Apparently, salmon sperm injections are the new big thing in anti-aging or rejuvenating facial treatments. Once the immediate visceral reaction to the treatment's ingredients subsides, the obvious next question is: Is there any science behind the ...

As any wellness expert will tell you, if you want to avoid becoming dangerously dehydrated, you have to drink before you start feeling thirsty. So, how do you know when to do so? According to a new study, a simple tap of your smartphone screen may .. ...

Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study. The research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that the common drug may possess anti ...

Self-care life hacks, claimed to improve well-being, often go viral on social media platforms like TikTok, sometimes without scientific backing. Experts have shared their opinion on six popular behaviors, from bed rotting to sleepmaxxing, so you know ...