How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints

Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans.

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Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.

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5 Dairy Myths That Make Experts Sour

We surveyed leading nutrition experts to reveal the truth about raw milk, lactose intolerance, low-fat dairy and more.

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Uncovering the Genes That Let Our Ancestors Walk Upright

A new study reveals some of the crucial molecular steps on the path to bipedalism.

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Does Drinking Milk Build Strong Bones?

Dairy has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated.

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Remains of 3 Victims of 9/11 Are Identified From Minuscule Evidence

New York’s medical examiner is working methodically through a backlog of bones. “We’re talking about people putting in overtime 24 years later, for us,” said the son of one victim.

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Excavation of Children’s Remains Begins at Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

Experts are searching for the remains of hundreds of children who died at the institution run by Catholic nuns until 1961, including bodies disposed of in septic tanks.

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Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype?

Many influencers claim the vests are an essential tool for preserving bone density and muscle mass as you age. Here’s what we know about their effectiveness.

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Do Women Need More Protein Around Menopause?

It’s a nutrient worth prioritizing as you age, experts said. But you may not need as much as you might think.

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Behind a Museum Door, These Beetles Are Eating Flesh for Science

The six-legged staffers of the American Museum of Natural History’s Bug Colony do their grisly work under a lid. The result: neatly tidied bones.

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