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Social connections are essential for good health and well-being in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates. There is also increasing evidence that the gut microbiome—through the so-called "gut-brain axis"—plays a key role in our physical and mental health and that bacteria can be transmitted socially, for example through touch.

"With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage than when I took office," President Biden said in a statement Wednesday.

A breakdown of the numbers and elements that made 2023 the hottest year on record paints a picture of what's to come.

Modifying and upgrading building enclosures and mechanical systems in older, multi-family apartment buildings can achieve net-zero energy-use efficiencies and help inhabitants lower energy costs, breathe better air and live more comfortably—changes that have wide application for state and national climate-change efforts, a multidisciplinary team of faculty and student researchers has demonstrated.

Ultrahuman's Home is a departure from its usual wearable tech, with the new iPhone-connected room sensor able to tell if the area the user spends their time in is a healthy environment.

Sennheiser updated its audio experience at CES 2024 with the debut of premium earbuds that offer heart rate tracking, lossless audio, and ultra-low latency Bluetooth.

Between 1980 and 2010, the number of pedestrians killed in traffic dropped steadily in the United States. Then, that trend reversed. In fact, pedestrian traffic deaths reached a 40-year high in the United States in 2022.

A new publication featured in Veterinary Sciences will guide future wildlife rescue and rehabilitation after Australian bushfires. These findings provide critical information for improving koala care during subsequent fire seasons.

The construction industry is recognized for its high resource consumption and large waste generation. Among the waste products generated are construction-generated sludge (CGS) and construction-generated surplus soil (CGSS). These can be used for various applications such as backfilling, creating environmentally friendly building materials like bricks, and soil stabilization.

Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.

What it means to be "chronically absent" — and why it matters.

CES, the annual high tech gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas, again delivers its wave of new inventions and cutting edge technology with artificial intelligence this year's unavoidable buzzword.

Mary Lou Retton does her first TV interview since being released from the ICU last year.

The massive New Year's Day earthquake in western Japan's Ishikawa region has left residents questioning the future of one entire towns' existence.

Report of an outbreak of a resistant Acinetobacter type of bacteria at The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

Michael Bolton says he had surgery for a brain tumor.

Brandi Mallory died from complications due to obesity -- this according to her official autopsy report.

A clip of parents hoping to motivate their young daughter to lose weight -- by gifting her Slim Tea for Christmas -- is repulsing people viewing the clip on social media.

GE Profile’s smart smoker lets you smoke your ribs indoors

These days, you will find quinoa as a part of breakfast, lunch or dinner of many youngsters. This ancient cereal is a boon for health freaks as it ...