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Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.

What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?

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In most of the world, infant formula is taken for granted. But during a shortage, you start to wonder how mothers got along before it was widespread.

Kidney Stones Are Excruciating, But the Source of Pain Is Surprising

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Having kidney stones can feel like you've been stabbed in the back. But is it the stones causing the searing pain or is it something else?

Do You Have a Fear of Long Words?

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The fear of long words is ironic, as the name is ridiculously long. What gives?

Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis

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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?

How White Matter Helps the Brain's Gray Matter Function

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We've all heard of the brain's gray matter, but what about the white matter? What does it do?

Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?

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Friends often tell cancer patients to "stay positive" in order to beat the disease. But is there any scientific proof that positivity helps with cancer survival?

No One Can Live Without a Mesentery, But What Does It Do?

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In 2017, scientists discovered the 79th organ of the body. What took them so long and what does it do?

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