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Now in its 18th year, the Best New Product Awards are America's leading consumer-voted awards for product excellence. Conducted by BrandSpark International in partnership with Newsweek, the awards ...

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Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation.

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Scientists are finally decoding the orgasm face. Explore how human evolution, primate behavior, and mate selection shape our expressions of climax.