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Many mutations in DNA that contribute to disease are not in actual genes but instead lie in the 99% of the genome once considered "junk."

For travelers who visit cities with high levels of air pollution, even a short stay leads to breathing problems that can take at least a week to recover from, a new study shows.

Eating a cup of blueberries, a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK.

UV light damages the DNA of skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer.

Although there is ample evidence that air pollution—specifically airborne particulate matter—is associated with an increased risk of premature death, it is still not known which specific particles are responsible for this effect.