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Colon-Cancer Testing Comes Home

By Michael Dregni

A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.

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The True Source of a Runner’s High?

By Michael Dregni

Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?

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PTSD Coaching

By Michael Dregni

The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.

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Your Body on Junk Food: Q&A With Michael Moss

By Michael Dregni

The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.

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The COVID-19 Plastic Pandemic

By Michael Dregni

There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.

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7 Ways to Get Rid of Garbage

By Michael Dregni

The future of trash . . . is no more trash. That’s the goal behind the latest ideas from forward-thinking waste researchers and engineers.

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Why Is Lung Cancer on the Rise Among Nonsmokers?

By Michael Dregni

Secondhand smoke, radon-gas exposure, and air pollution are to blame, say many experts.

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Morning Exercise May Stoke Your Brain All Day Long

By Michael Dregni

Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.

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5 Tips to Stop Light Pollution

By Michael Dregni

Turning off lights and advocating for better streetlamps are just two ways to preserve the night.

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Youth Depression?

By Michael Dregni

Sleep disorders, gastrointestinal infections, and a higher risk of premature death are just some of the possible effects, according to a recent study.

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How to Reduce Light Pollution

By Michael Dregni

Light pollution contributes to greenhouse-gas emissions, harms our health, and blocks our view of the heavens. Learn how you can help turn down the glare at night.

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High Blood Sugar May Undermine Workouts

By Michael Dregni

A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.

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The Pandemic Exercise Deficit

By Michael Dregni

Just when we need the immunity boost that exercise offers, many of us have become more sedentary.

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What Your Sleep–Wake Cycle Is Trying to Tell You

By Michael Dregni

Do you wake up between 1 and 3 a.m.? Your liver may need a detox, according to a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept called the organ clock.

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