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Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in Nepal Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.
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Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?
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The case against daylight saving, from a neurologist and sleep expert While that "extra" hour of sunlight in the evenings can be exhilarating, it comes with significant health trade-offs.

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A recent brain-scan study sheds light on how people's brains divide continuous experiences into meaningful segments, like scenes in a movie.

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This Garmin smartwatch is nearly $400 off almost matching last year's Black Friday price

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Amazon and Walmart are vying for your Wallet with these fitness tracker deals.

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Deals Save big on air purifiers from Levoit, Coway, BlueAir and more this Amazon Prime Day.

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New 'biological aging' test predicts your odds of dying within the next 12 months

By Julie Goldenberg published

A new test uses a cheek swab to predict your risk of death within one year — how does it work?

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Scientists restore monkey's vision with a patch made from human stem cells

By Stephanie Pappas published

Scientists were able to treat a "macular hole" in a monkey, helping to restore the animal's vision thanks to human stem cells.

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These are the best health and fitness tech deals you can buy this Amazon Prime Day

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'Any protein you can imagine, it can deliver': AI will help discover the next breakthrough in RNA, says Nobel Prize winner Dr. Drew Weissman

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Live Science spoke with Nobel laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and engineer Daeyeon Lee about a new RNA research center they're helping to launch.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1901-Present

By Live Science Staff last updated

Here's a look at past winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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