Scientists have offered new insights into what the most efficient workouts might look like, with a new study demonstrating that a focus on lowering weights rather than lifting them may be a more effective way to increase muscle mass.

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A new study is offering evidence expensive vitamin supplements may be a waste of money finding six common heart-health formulations are ineffective at reducing cholesterol levels or markers of inflammation.

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It's been a rough week for nose-pickers, with headlines loudly declaring "scary evidence" has been found linking Alzheimer's disease to a bit of finger-based nasal exploration. But what is the evidence behind this bold claim and is it really a problem?

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Your smartphone likely vibrates multiple times a day with a variety of different notifications but in the future there may be a new kind of message coming from your smartphone, a message from an app predicting your risk of death over the coming years.

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While it's still important to wear a face mask in many situations, that mask won't be fully effective if it doesn't fit properly. That's why a team at MIT has designed a device to assess how well a mask fits an individual user, quickly and easily.

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New research indicates exposure to low levels of a flavoring chemical called diacetyl in combination with a mild case of influenza can cause serious lung damage, so those with occupational exposure should be cautious of working while unwell.

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A new review is presenting strong evidence the development of type 1 diabetes is linked to a large group of common viruses. The findings build on an old hypothesis, with vaccines currently in development targeting the most likely viral strains.

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While there are already a number of sleep-tracking systems to choose between, many are made by small startups without much of a track record. Electronics giant Amazon has now thrown its hat in the ring, however, with the unveiling of the Halo Rise.

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It can be stressful and exhausting, trying to get a crying baby to settle down and go to sleep. New research now suggests that for the best chance at success, parents should pick the infant up and walk around with it for five minutes.

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One of the dangerous things about sports-related concussions is the fact that athletes may not realize they have one, so they don't seek medical attention. A new sensor could let them know, and it would go on their neck, not their head.

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