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Scientists found clock genes running inside the gut that decide when you go. Shift work breaks them.

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Using various imaging techniques, the scientists tied abdominal movements to shifts in mouse brains and the movement of cerebrospinal fluid.

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When you picture different athletes – marathon runners, gymnasts and Olympic weightlifters, for example – you likely categorise them instinctively by their height, size and build. But what makes these ...

Workout regimens often flame out as quickly as it takes them to start trending. But others can stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga have been around for ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...