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Exercise prompts skeletal muscles to release an 'exercise hormone' called musclin that increases stamina and mitochondria production. In mice lab tests, musclin infusion enabled the subjects to run harder and longer in m...

Indoor tanning for children aged 18 years old and below will now be prohibited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce the risks of skin cancer. The FDA also proposed new rules to improve the safety of the act...

Citizen scientists help make discoveries about how genetics may shape the way we taste food. by Kristin Butler Turkey or ham? Stuffing or mashed potatoes? Pumpkin or apple pie? As I prepared for Thanksgiving this year, I...

Experimental rats with restricted feeding schedules learned to eat more as assisted the hunger hormone ghrelin. Previous research emphasized ghrelin's ability to increase both circadian and external cues in increasing fo...

A new study in the United States revealed that when gut microbes called TMAO are targeted with a compound known as DMB, the risks for cardiovascular diseases can be reduced. Researchers hope their findings can contribute...

Scientists in California were able to tinker with the consciousness of rats, making them wake up or fall back into sleep by directing laser pulses on their thalamus. Their findings may possibly help treat patients with t...

Vegan spread Just Mayo was allowed to retain name following months of dispute with the FDA. The popular product made waves this year after it was embroiled in controversy after controversy.