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Gut bacteria imbalance linked to multiple sclerosis
By Ashutosh Mangalam published
Levels of two types of bacteria in your gut could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 to Garmin Forerunner 165.

Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies
By Marianne Guenot published
Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments.

Why can't you tickle yourself?
By Roberta McLain published
Why do we laugh when tickled but are unable to tickle ourselves? Neuroscience has the answer.

This year's flu shot was up to 78% effective at preventing hospitalization in kids, early data finds
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Early data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits in vaccinated people.

Scientists discover never-before-seen type of brain cell
By Emily Cooke published
A new study has pinpointed cells in the brains of mice that have the unique ability to proliferate and may help to repair damaged tissue. Scientists now need to determine if similar cells exist in human brains.

Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body to Renpho smart scale.

The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh
By Emily Cooke published
Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.
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