Getting between a female hyena and her cubs at chow time is no laughing matter — especially for males. Females rule among spotted hyenas, making them rare among mammals and unique among carnivores. Researchers now believe they know why.

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Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age, even if the weight is eventually lost, according to new research.

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