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How much water should you really drink a day?

The best advice is to listen to your body.

Is Coffee good or bad? A critical view on the science behind it

Evidence points to the fact that coffee does more good than harm, indicating that it can be part of a healthful diet.

The “pins and needles” feeling explained

Ever wonder why your foot sometimes falls asleep?

What is gluten intolerance, and what are its symptoms?

Most of them have to do with your belly -- but not all.

Why we yawn and why it's contagious

Just thinking about it makes me yawn -- because it's contagious, not because it's boring.

Why do I sweat so much?

Sweating can be a source of embarrassment but the truth is we couldn't actually survive without it.

What are carbs? Are they 'good' or 'bad'?

There are many misconceptions surrounding carbohydrates. Let's have a look!

Why 'detox' doesn't work -- a diet fad and marketing ploy exposed by science

There's no such thing as a detox.

Why you shouldn't pop your pimples -- Really, you shouldn't

Popping pimples can be very tempting, but this is considered a bad idea by most dermatologists.

How fast hair grows, and other hairy science

There are many factors that determine how fast a person's hair grows.

What are Prions -- the misfolded, confusing, and dangerous proteins

Proteins that cause illness are still baffling scientists.

How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health     

They say you are what you eat -- and this goes for mental health, as well.

What is iboga and can it actually cure opioid addiction?

Using a drug to get rid of drugs sounds counterintuitive, but it might just work.

Myths about Hay Fever -- and how to beat it

Hay fever is in full swing, and the myths are a-plenty.

How your body heals itself after a wound

Never fear, the macrophages are here!

What causes cavities and how to spot tooth decay

How long has it been since your last checkup?

8 New Tools and Emerging Technologies For Tuberculosis

Science is making great progress in eradicating the infection that kills 1.7 million annually.

What causes Déjà vu -- the unsettling feeling of familiarity in novel situations

There's a glitch in the Matrix...

Are GMOs bad? Science says they're safe

The scientific consensus says GMOs are safe but public opinion remains polarized.

Understanding Allergies: What they are and how they work

The crash course in allergies you always wanted.

Where sugar comes from: a journey through its history and production

All about the world's favorite sweet.

Is beer vegetarian? Well, there could be fish bladder in your beer

Who wants to drink fish guts?

How to spot the difference between a cold and the flu

The viral infections share many symptoms but the flu can be a lot worse. Deadly worse.

What's the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?

Dementia is a syndrome while Alzheimer's is a disease. More key differences between the two after the jump.

Why am I always cold? Science to the rescue

Feeling cold all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing but there are things you can do to raise temperature.

What's the difference between HIV and AIDS

You shouldn't use the two interchangeably.

These are the three kinds of smile, according to scientists

We've been looking at smiles all wrong.

What is pasteurization, and how does it keep milk fresh for 9 months at a time?

What wizardry is this!? Find out here.

Eight messed-up 'delicacies' you probably never want to touch

Fish genitalia, bird embryos, and corn diseases. Enjoy!

From Red to White: The main types of wine, with their delicious differences

It's deliciously interesting.

8 simple tips to help you become a vegetarian

It can be simple and fun!

What are free radicals and antioxidants?

Eat your fruits and veggies, folks.

What is gluten and why some people have gluten intolerance

Gluten Morgen!

What is antibiotic resistance: everything you need to know

Antibiotic resistance is threatening to undo a centuy's worth of medical progress.

Why eating lots of sugar makes you fat

How bittersweet...

Inside the minds of real-life zombies -- people who think they have a dead brain inside a living body

Cotard's syndrome makes people believe they're dead and that they do not require any food, water, or even hygiene to function.

How honey is made and other sweet facts

Ah, what is sweeter than honey?

Why do people have sex?

A deceivingly simple question.

Time space synesthesia: Into the minds of those who can literally see time

Synesthesia can put some very unusual things into the 'mind's eye'.

What Wikipedia can't tell you about making cheese

DIY for the holidays!

What happens in the brain when you get 'knocked out'

Knockouts are a thing because the brain is trying to product itself.

How in vitro fertilization works: from petri dish to womb

The early life of a test tube baby is rough!

Ancient autism: 100,000 years ago, people with autism were championed and may even have shaped human evolution

Their unique skills provided a huge advantage to the groups who embraced them.

Why do onions make you cry?

It's chemical warfare!

Is napping good or bad? Here's what the science says so far

The benefits and downside of napping explained.

What are the benefits of HIIT compared to steady-state workouts

While athletes have been using HIIT as part of routine training, it has steadily gained popularity among casual gym-goers.

What causes running pain and why it's a sign 'you're doing it right'

There’s a common misconception that some people just aren't made to run. Here's what science says, instead.

Is licking your wounds actually a good thing?

Comes with benefits, but also risks. At the end of the day just use a band-aid.

Why coffee makes me poop

For 3 in 10 people, coffee brings much more than just a morning buzz - it brings a bowel movement.

How blind people dream -- the experience is just as rich, science says

Most blind people can't see in their dreams, but their experience is just as rich as everyone else's.