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A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.
This fits very well with previous research.
Cheap, hi-tech bandages may be coming soon to a hospital near you.
A simple trick you can do at home can clean your water from the vast majority of microplastics.
It seems to already be present in several countries.
Our war against drug-resistant pathogens isn't going so well. Pseudoscorpion venom could help.
Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.
This can be a very useful tool against mosquito-spread diseases like malaria.
To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.
Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.
Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. […]
Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.
Incorporating lymphatic exercises can boost your immune system and enhance your body's ability to remove toxins.
The global obesity epidemic has become a major health crisis, affecting both public health and individual well-being. Since 1975, worldwide obesity has almost tripled, and as of 2022, one in eight individuals is obese — and the problem keeps growing. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that in the US […]
If something similar could be done in humans, it would be massive.
Flushing sprays countless particles invisible to the naked eye into the air around the toilet. Some of these tiny droplets may be contaminated with pathogens.
It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.
Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?
Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.
It may be just as good as minoxidil minus the nasty side effects.
You can grow more muscle training close to failure, but strength gains follow a different pattern.
Researchers uncover the brain's unique way of tracking time through experiences.
Researchers reveal the existential dangers of doomscrolling.
It was all for... science!
New study finds 20% chance of autism in siblings of autistic children, confirming earlier research.
Researchers explore the connection between self-awareness and blushing.
Researchers urge producers to check their products more carefully.
The method was so far successful in mice. Hopefully, it can be transferred to humans too.
Preference for evening activity is linked to higher cognitive performance, researchers find.
The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.
Respiratory diseases are on the rise among industrial workers, and regular masks just don't cut it.
A man's violent sneeze caused his intestines to protrude through a surgical site, leading to an emergency operation.
The link between autism and gut organisms seems to be stronger than we thought.
Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.
he average Dutch man is 9% taller today than 200 years ago, but today’s Dutch children are shorter than their parents.
The compound stands out for its quick and potent psychedelic effects. Can lab formulations help improve mental health?
These children are South America's earliest known victims of a deadly bone infection caused by the smallpox virus.
Scientists reveal lead toxicity was a key factor in Beethoven's health issues.
Foods with unnaturally high levels of sugar and salt keep Americans snacking their way to obesity.
Early and irregular periods shouldn't be ignored. They could be a warning signs of something bad in the future.
We're blindly using AI in more and more fields — but we don't really understand the consequences.
This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?
New study suggests psychedelics might reduce fear of death through altering metaphysical beliefs.
Neanderthal genes from ancient interbreeding may increase our susceptibility to autism.
No escape from microplastics.
Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.
Their knowledge of specific plants with medicinal properties is stunning.
Lager beers are usually pretty limited. They may now get much more interesting.
A high-tech targeted treatment may reverse hair loss due to alopecia.