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Polar Ignite 3 Titanium review
By Anna Gora published
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium offers a stylish upgrade to the mildly-received Polar Ignite 3, but does this fitness tracker deliver more than just good looks?
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Why do we shrink as we age?
By Kristel Tjandra published
Height loss could be an early sign of a more serious health condition.
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Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless. Could we reverse it?
By Tiffany Taylor published
Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy to defend ourselves against the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
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Chlamydia may hide in the gut and cause repeated infections
By Emily Cooke published
A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections.
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The brain stores at least 3 copies of every memory
By Emily Cooke published
A new study in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, which enables it to regulate how they change over time.
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Best humidifiers 2024: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.
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Best dehumidifiers 2024: Fight damp, mold and condensation
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best dehumidifiers you can buy in every category, from Honeywell TP50WK to GE APER50LZ.
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PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier review
By Anna Gora published
Review The PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is small enough to fit on a tabletop, but can this compact appliance impress us with its performance?
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