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Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Imagine suddenly becoming allergic to a hamburger—or a steak or bacon or even certain cosmetics and medications. It’s ...

We’ve all experienced common issues like headaches, vision changes, nausea, stomach pain, and mouth sores. These don’t tend to cause us much worry because they’re usually symptoms of benign issues ...

Rett syndrome is one of the rare genetic disorders and almost exclusively affects girls. In Germany, an estimated 5,000 people are affected, with about 50 new cases each year. A disturbing sign: After ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13 per cent of women globally, with many more thought to be undiagnosed. It can impact ovulation and is a leading cause of fertility, but lifestyle ...

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Blocked arteries are often associated with heart strokes or attacks, but they can manifest in different ways. When those arteries become narrowed or obstructed, the hands may even begin to show some ...

Pancreatic cancer forms in the tissues of the pancreas, often in the cells lining the ducts (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma). The condition typically evades detection, until it advances to an ...