Dr. Mike Dacey analyses the challenges researchers face when studying the cognitive and emotional lives of animals and offers ...

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New research challenges the adiposity rebound theory, showing childhood BMI changes are driven by muscle growth, not fat gain ...

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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a previously unknown system inside cells that works like ...

Since the late 20th century, we've spent decades telling people they lacked the willpower to stop overeating. 1 Then, a novel ...

Paradox: Eating more dietary omega-3s is associated with superior cognitive longevity. But there is not a strong signal for ...

Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role in our biology.

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