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For more than 25 years, a small, soft-bodied fossil pulled from an Illinois coal mine held a remarkable title: the world’s oldest known octopus. That title is now gone. A team of researchers, led by ...

A 310-million-year-old shark egg case has been discovered in South Yorkshire. The fossil, identified by Dean Lomax and his team, stands out because soft-bodied remains like this almost never survive.

When we think of the fish that inhabit the deep blue sea today, it’s easy to forget that they haven’t always been there. The ocean was once a much quieter place, populated mainly by smaller creatures, ...

Breakthrough bleeding often happens when starting a new hormonal birth control method. Hormone changes during perimenopause or pregnancy can cause breakthrough bleeding. Talk to a healthcare provider ...

Common signs your period is coming include bloating, cramping, headaches, tender breasts, irritability, and fatigue. Physical activity, healthy eating, and good sleep can help manage period symptoms.

The effort not only helps people who can’t afford products, but also aims to normalize conversations around menstruation and reduce stigma. “Over 2 billion women across the world have a period. It’s a ...