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In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift — but training was tough at a time when women weren’t expected to lift heavy.

50 years ago, Don Super joined the military in hopes of helping the Lao people during the Vietnam War — instead, he found himself a part of a secret carpet bombing campaign.

The U.S. dropped millions of tons of bombs on Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Some remain, and could still explode.

Users of all ages turn to the platform to master new skills, solve problems, and learn on their own terms.

Touch is a human need, but many people report they are not getting enough touch in their lives. ‘Cuddle parties’ aim to provide a safe space for touch and connection.

About one in four older adults report feeling socially isolated. Could AI companion robots help to relieve loneliness?

Have we reached peak algorithm-driven culture? Finding the balance between human and machine curation.

AJ Wolfe’s life once revolved around planning her next trip to Disney World. She made it a career.

Doctors have to make life and death decisions for patients with severe brain injuries, but they can’t always agree about the potential for recovery.

At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.

Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.

It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?

Some scientists and government agencies are concerned over the test’s impact on animals, and whether it is still useful for research.

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

Elon Musk wants to cut funding for scientific research, but the weight loss drugs he promoted also came from government funded basic science.