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Blood does a body good

WEBThat network of tubes connects every cell of the body, each of them dependent on blood. This vital fluid delivers essential nutrients, carts away waste …

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Science News Explores News from all fields of science for readers …

WEBFounded in 2003, Science News Explores is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and educators. …

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The color of health

WEBThe color of health. Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch. By Sarah Webb. February 22, 2005 at 12:00 am. Nature is full of color, from …

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Explainer: The benefits of phlegm, mucus and snot

WEBIt keeps the surface of our eyes moist. Snot coats our mouths and noses to keep us safe from germs and soothe our irritated membranes. In the rectum, mucus …

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Fevers can have some cool benefits

WEBIt can be part of the body’s response to an infection. But exactly how that fever helps the body fight infections has long been a mystery. A new study in mice …

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Immunity: Environment can have big impact

WEBAnd as people age, the environment’s impact on immunity grows stronger, the scientists now report. The immune system is supposed to protect the body from …

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Music has the power to move us physically and emotionally.

WEBMusic as therapy. Highly emotional music causes networks in the brain to release dopamine. This brain chemical, a type of neurotransmitter, plays a role in …

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Spending time in green spaces can provide big health benefits

WEBIf it’s been a while, you might want to try it — because research shows we get big health benefits from spending time in such natural spaces. It’s not just about the …

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Newly discovered microbe keeps teeth healthy

WEBA12, though, has three special abilities that help it defeat S. mutans in the battle for healthy teeth. First, it makes a chemical weapon that kills S. mutans. The …

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9 things to know about lead’s health risks — and how to curb them

WEB3. Lead can play a role in many other health issues. Lead has been linked to abdominal pain and intestinal problems.It can impair the immune system and may even …

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Pets and other animals can boost health and well-being

WEBPets and other animals can boost health and well-being. Dogs and other kinds of pets can provide us with a variety of benefits. When Percy Lee has a bad day, …

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Surviving Mars missions will take planning and lots of innovation

WEBOctober 22, 2020 at 6:30 am. On movie missions to Mars, getting there is the easy part. The Martian ’s Mark Watney, for instance, was fine until a dust storm left him fending for …

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Health problems persist in Flint 10 years after water poisoning

WEBThe water crisis harmed the health of many children and adults in Flint, studies have shown. Mental health problems have surfaced, too. They include learning …

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Tattoos: The good, the bad and the bumpy

WEBIn some people, the skin around a tattoo may gets bumpy or scaly. “This is also due to inflammation and irritation [in response] to the tattoo inks,” Alster says. …

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Internet use may harm teen health

WEBInternet use may harm teen health. Scientists find that heavy Internet use puts teens at risk of high blood pressure. Teens who spend more than two hours a day …

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Is your home chilly

WEBGetting a bit chilly or overly warm may not be comfortable, but it can be healthy, research now suggests. And that’s especially true for people who carry too …

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Later school starts linked to better teen grades

WEBFor the 2016–2017 academic year, the high-school start time in Seattle, Wash., changed from 7:50 to 8:45 a.m. The new study analyzed the results of that …

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