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Our brains don't pick the shortest route between two points -- they pick 'the pointiest' one

"That's close enough" -- our brains.

Eight months later: researchers quantify the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines

Understanding how our immune responses vary over time is paramount to ending this pandemic.

Oxytocin is not a viable treatment for children and teenagers with autism, after all

One of the largest studies on this topic finds that the hormone simply doesn't improve social skills.

A milk peptide could lead us to new, non-addictive sleep medication

It's like a glass of warm milk before bed, but better!

American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought

Let’s face it, Americans have never been famous for their healthy diets and slender physiques. Now a new study out of New York University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that the diet of the average United States citizen is including more ultra-processed foods than ever. Ultra-processed foods are defined as […]

Blood-mimicking eco-insecticide baits and kills malaria-carrying mosquitoes

The newly developed cocktail is harmless to humans. It could be sprayed across regions where malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent.

People who've tried psychedelics have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Some people who try psychedelics may make important lifestyle changes for the better.

Breakthrough immunotherapy can kill tumors in some terminally ill cancer patients

The clinical benefits are astonishing in some cases.

Scientists find potential downside to cesarian

We're still only starting to discover the effects of gut bacteria on human health.

Scientists are now a step closer to altering traumatic memories

A particular brain protein indicates whether or not a traumatic memory can be changed or forgotten.

Standing on one leg is a sign of good health – and practising is good for you too

Practising standing on one leg has also sorts of benefits, research shows.

In historic first, WHO greenlights world’s first malaria vaccine

Its efficacy is around 30%, but even so, it could save many lives.

The first malaria vaccine is finally here: WHO endorsement received

"This is a historic moment," said WHO chief.

We may have greatly underestimated the dangers of sleep deprivation

Have you been getting enough sleep? Or are you prepared to face the consequences?

Eating a hot dog could shave 36 minutes off your lifespan

There's some good news: eating a serving of peanuts adds 25 healthy minutes of life.

Scientists solve 'untreatable' depression with personalized brain implant, in world first

The experimental neural implant acts like a 'brain pacemaker' to treat depression on a case by case basis.

Duo of scientists wins Nobel Prize for hot sensory findings

Their work helps us an important process in the human body, and could lead to the development of better painkiller.

Pfizer begins human trials of an mRNA-based flu vaccine

It's a similar technology to the one behind the compoany's Covid-19 shot.

Youtube to ban all antivax misinformation

Social media giants are finally taking important steps against misinformation.

Machine learning could help predict the next pandemic-inducing virus

One pinch of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Influenza vaccine could also help against severe Covid-19 -- but we're not entirely sure why

It's not a huge boost, but it's a significant one.

White matter density in our brains at birth may influence how easily we learn to understand and use language

Nature, as well as nurture, play a part in our ability to learn language.

Funeral truck vaccination ad goes viral, causes uptick in local vaccination rate

A funeral home ad has an unlikely positive effect.

Vaccine-coated, 3D-printed patches may soon replace a syringe near you

No jab, and more efficiency.

How your sewage reflects how wealthy you are

Wastewater from wealthier households showed higher levels of vitamins, citrus, and fiber while poorer communites had higher levels of prescription drugs.

Migraines affect both actual and perceived sleeping patterns and quality

Although anyone who suffers from migraines knows this to be true, it's important for doctors to know exactly what the effects are.

Mice can develop neural signs of depression when forced to watch other mice experiencing stress

Such research can make us better understand how depression arises in the brain.

Unvaccinated Bolsonaro defies the pandemic and the environment at UN summit

It's all fake.

Why kids hate broccoli: a foul combination with oral bacteria

Enzymes in the plant and oral bacteria can produce stenchy sulfurous compounds.

Infectious diseases go hand in hand with authoritarian attitudes

More infectious diseases could mean more authoritarianism.

Antibodies against the first coronavirus strain aren't very effective against emerging forms of the virus

While this isn't ideal news, it would be much worse if we didn't know.

Shift to remote work seems to be making us spend more time on work

The world of work is changing, and we need to start accepting that many aren't returning back to office work.

The pandemic left a noticeable trace in birth rates, even in rich, developed countries

This is an ancient trend that is still going strong.

Our heart rates synchronize when closely listening to the same stories

Even when the narrative is trivial and boring.

Too much free time can be just as depressing as no free time -- if you're wasting all of it

Sometimes, you just have to get up and do a thing to be happy.

Denmark officially ends all Covid-19 restrictions -- thanks to the vaccine

Other EU countries could soon take similar steps

Overeating alone doesn't explain the obesity epidemic. There's more to it than just 'calories in, calories out'

Focusing on what you eat, rather than how much may be a more effective weight loss strategy in the long run.

At my hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated

The next question is often, “Is there anything else that can be done?” Too often, the answer is no.

Foam produced during mating of tropical frogs could improve drug delivery through the skin

A love-fueled soup produced by tropical frogs may radically change how drugs are delivered through the skin.

How many people will carbon dioxide kill? A lot

Meet a horrifying new metric: the "mortality cost of carbon".

If you have at least $50,000 net worth in your 40s, you'll likely live longer than most people

Wealth alone may help people live more, regardless of their genetics and upbringing, found a study on siblings and twins.

Largest study of its kind shows surgical masks still play a key role in reducing the COVID-19 spread

Even more reasons to keep on using your face mask.

Machine learning tool 99% accurate at spotting early signs of Alzheimer's in the lab

That's one job the robots can take, then.

This ivermectin bullshit has got to stop

Not taking a vaccine, but taking unproven horse dewormer is not doing anyone any favors.

New bionic arm can communicate with the brain of the wearer

This stunning technology can restore natural behaviors in amputees.

The era of leaded gasoline is officially over - and it's a big deal

Next, it's time for the EV's to roll out

Your brain is cleaning itself while you're dreaming, new research suggests

Keep it squeaky clean, everybody!

Our brains fire up their 'prediction engine' when faced with uncertainty -- at least with music

They just hate not knowing what’s coming.

A teacher took her mask off to read something out loud. Half of her class got COVID-19

A reminder that we still have a long way to come to be rid of this pandemic

Natural immunity from COVID infection is stronger than vaccine immunity, massive study in Israel finds

This shouldn't be taken as a licence to get infected on purpose.

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