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How your smartphone can help find a cure for Zika
An virtual supercomputer initiative, which runs on IBM's World Community Grid, aims to advance research on antiviral Zika treatments.
Likely Zika outbreak in Florida marks turning point for the U.S.
Four people in Florida likely got the Zika virus from local mosquitoes, state health officials said.
Scientists in Singapore grow functioning 'mini' midbrain tissue
The discovery will allow scientists to test cures for brain diseases such as Parkinson's on the tissue.
By Victoria Ho
ALS ice bucket challenge leads to real-life genetics discovery
Funds raised by the 2014 viral sensation led to a real genetics breakthrough.
Watch Demi Lovato get real about mental illness at the DNC
"This isn't a political issue."
Alcohol's cancer risks outweigh any health benefits, study shows
Drinking alcohol is directly linked to seven forms of cancer, and even light consumption can raise a person's health risks.
Britain was #toohottosleep last night, took to Twitter to express anguish
#toohottosleep last night? You weren't alone.
Fitness chain in Singapore gets shut down overnight, members left reeling
Its first outlet shut abruptly on Saturday without explanation.
By Alicia Tan
New York City reports first known instance of female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika virus
The first known case of female-to-male sexual transmission of the Zika virus has occurred in New York City.
It's true, 'Pokémon Go' is becoming a fitness craze
This might be the holy grail of gaming meets fitness.
Why you should be picky when choosing a fertility app
A new study reveals that many of these apps can't accurately help women prevent pregnancy or know when she's fertile.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The gravity-defying bodies of the original Muscle Beach
If you fall, aim for the sand.
What does watching someone die on social media do to our mental health?
Cell phone videos mean everyone can become a witness to injustice and tragedy, but what does it do to our mental health?
By Rebecca Ruiz
Indian illustrator captures the struggles of people living with anxiety
"The idea was to let people know that they're not alone, that this is fixable if acknowledged."
By Sonam Joshi
Sweat science: 7 winter running tips that will protect you from weird science
Human bodies are weird.
Peer pressure, false claims lead many women to remove pubic hair, study finds
Women may be increasingly vocal about stigmas attached to their sexuality, but many still endure quiet shame about their basic anatomy.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Spire smart pebble watches your breathing and mental health
Spire is small, comfortable and ready to help you calm the heck down.
Super tiny camera lenses can go inside the body, 'Magic School Bus'-style
It's small enough to be injected into veins.
By Kellen Beck
Samsung Gear Fit 2 is way better than the original, but just shy of perfect
You get a solid activity tracker, GPS and music player rolled into a comfy wearable.
By Raymond Wong
A new startup seeks to fill the gap in India’s mental health system
Research says one in every four Indians suffers from mental illness.
By Paloma Ganguly
Withings Body Cardio smart scale is as impressive as it is frustrating
It measures your "pulse wave velocity" and your heart rate to give you a better indicator of your health. But can it replace your doctor?
Why scientists think your social media posts can help prevent suicide
What you share online may help researchers understand and solve one of our most urgent public health epidemics: suicide.
By Rebecca Ruiz
My greatest ally: How my father helped me in my battle with bulimia
"I had kept this dark side of myself hidden from everyone for years."
