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two medical providers dressed in face masks and blue surgical scrubs examine a patient (covered in a blue sheet) during a surgery to evaluate for endometriosis

Why is endometriosis so hard to diagnose?

By Anna Gora published

Endometriosis often has vague symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and there are no non-invasive ways to definitively diagnose the condition.

Ergatta vs Hydrow: Live Science testing rowing machines

Ergatta vs Hydrow: Which Rowing Machine Should You Buy?

By Harry Bullmore published

Ergatta vs Hydrow: these are two of the best rowing machines on the market, but which is better?

A woman working on her laptop in bed yawns because she is so tired.

How long can you go without sleep?

By Donavyn Coffey published

And what can happen to your body if you stay awake way past your bedtime?

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Tardigrade proteins could help stabilize drugs without refrigeration, scientists say

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Proteins found in tardigrades could be used to stabilize drugs that would otherwise need refrigeration.

a colorful brain scan shows axons (wires) in a network that winds through the brain

Your native language may shape the wiring of your brain

By Anna Demming published

The connections between different regions of the brain responsible for language processing depend on which language you grew up with.

sealed packages of raw chicken arranged in a refrigerator at a grocery store

Bacteria from meat may cause a half-million UTIs a year

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.

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Best massage gun 2023: Relieve sore muscles and increase flexibility

By Joanne Lewsley last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best massage gun for aching muscles, tried and tested by Live Science.

BUYING GUIDE
Best water bottles

Best water bottles 2023: Reusable bottles to keep you hydrated without costing the earth

By Ali Horsfall last updated

BUYING GUIDE Try out one of the best water bottles to make staying hydrated on the go even easier.

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Concept of gene editing. Here we see a gloved hand with tweezers pinching out a part of a DNA double helix.

Gene therapy: What is it and how does it work?

By Dr. David Warmflash published

Gene therapies treat or prevent disease by tweaking the content or expression of cells' DNA.

close up of a diagnostic test for HIV

You can now get a free at-home HIV test. Here's how.

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A new program will distribute 1 million free at-home HIV tests to U.S. residents and is collaborating with the dating app Grindr to promote the service.

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