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Your belly fat is increasing the risk of a heart attack

An unhealthy waist circumference puts patients at risk of subsequent heart attacks regardless of how many drugs they use.

Hand-held device shows promise in treating gastroparesis

A device initially designed for treating migraines is effective against a stomach condition, too.

First identified biomarker for PTSD could hold the key to treating the disorder

A functional cure would be a life-changer for millions across the world.

Schizophrenia patients show fewer brain connections than healthy people

"This suggests that loss of synapses could underlie the development of schizophrenia," the authors explain.

New shape-shifting metal particles shred drug-resistant bacteria to bits

You can't adapt to gettin' stabbed.

The world's first 'living machines' can move, carry loads, and repair themselves

They can move, carry loads, and repair themselves.

Global diets are converging, and that's good news for our health and the environment

"We must harness these advances and set in place policies that provide healthier foods for people everywhere, especially those who can currently least afford them."

China releases draft genome of new pneumonia outbreak virus

The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.

This new bandage stops bleeding without sticking to wound

Scientists have devised a new king of bandage that simultaniously repels blood and promotes clotting.

Could installing air filters into classrooms raise students' performance?

A thought-provoking working paper suggests that installing air filters into classrooms could help students perform better by a significant margin. In October 2015, workers at a gas well in Aliso Canyon’s underground storage facility in Los Angeles, California, reported a massive gas leak. It was an environmental disaster, comparable to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. […]

Body temperatures have dropped in the past century, and it's probably because our lives are better

How hot are you? Probably not as hot as you think.

African grey parrots will help their peers without expecting anything in return

Isn’t that nice?

Cooperation and polarization have the same root, study finds

With great social ability comes great responsibility.

People will happily donate their personal data for a good cause

I'm happy to share my data, just not for someone to profit off of it.

Shrew-transmitted Borna virus linked to killer brain infections

Originally identified in sheep and horses in Europe, BoDV has since been found to occur in a wide range of warm-blooded animals around the world.

Hypertension treatment may stave off dementia in some patients

A healthy heart also makes for a healthy brain.

Every $1 increase in minimum wage decreases suicide rate by up to 6%

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people in high-income countries, after road injury. According to the World Health Organization, the intervention that has the most imminent potential to bring down the number of suicides is restricting access to pesticides that can be used for self-poisoning. However, a more effective measure may […]

Birds and bats have very weird gut bacteria, and it's likely linked to flying

If you wanna fly, sacrifices must be made; mostly in the gut.

We're one step closer to printing functional human ovaries

That's not something you hear every day.

An AI walks into a hospital -- and it's really good at detecting tumors

In these conditions, a human expert can detect a tumor in about 30 minutes. The AI can do it in 2.

Having a baby in the US may cost some families $4,500 out-of-pocket

Maternity costs that weren't covered by employed-based plans have increased dramatically in the past decade.

Training for a marathon can reverse vascular age by as much as four years

Here's another good reason to starting prepping for your first marathon.

Helping others helps your brain feel less pain

Altruism and pain management seem to go hand in hand.

GM "golden" rice approved for consumption in the Philippines

This could be a major game changer for millions of people.

No pedestrian or cyclist died on Oslo's streets last year

Just a single person died in a traffic crash in the Norwegian capital city during an entire year.

Getting nutrients from food is best -- but supplements can also help, study concludes

These findings suggest that the safest course of action is to source most if not all of your nutrients from food.

Management of Gastritis -- A New Approach

Gastritis is a painful irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It is usually caused by excessive consumption of alcohol, chronic vomiting, stress and the use of some medications such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This condition is shared by nearly half of the adult population in the world. The condition […]

Video games can be the path to mindfulness if you design them right

A new game aims to change "how people think or process information they're trying to learn."

Malaria-bearing mosquitoes are evolving insecticide-resistant feet

But we now know how to stop it.

How asbestos makes people sick

Asbestos is a really useful mineral but it's also incredibly dangerous to handle.

More atmospheric CO2 could reduce cognitive ability, especially in children

Students could see a 50% decline in cognitive capacity by 2100 if CO2 emissions don't drop.

Most people think they're doing more for the environment than everyone else -- but that's not how averages work

Ironically, it makes us put in less and less effort.

Did a study claim there's no link between eggs and cholesterol? It might be biased

Studies funded by the egg industry downplay negative results

Better diets could save billions in U.S. health care costs

Eating well is good for you and the national budget.

One in two American adults could be obese by 2030 -- and one in four severely obese

"Prevention is going to be key to better managing this epidemic," the authors explain.

Frank Force wins Best Illusion of 2019 award with a simple, but effective shape

I know what he's doing, but it still works.

US Congress agrees to fund gun control research for the first time in decades

It's about time American lawmakers treat gun violence as the publich health crisis that it truly is.

Obesity and undernutrition now come together -- over 1 in 3 poor and middle-income countries struggle with both

You can starve on too much food.

People are less likely to catch common cold if they're already infected with influenza

Understanding how these distinct viruses hinder each other could be useful to improve forecasting models that predict respiratory disease outbreaks and strategies for controlling disease spread.

Scientists make plastic self-cleaning surface that repels even the worst superbugs

The material was inspired by the self-cleaning lotus leaf.

When trying out creative ideas, go for your second choice, a new study finds

"We're probably all killing a lot of our best ideas early in the creative process without knowing it," says the author.

Famous Harvard scientist creates dating app that matches for genetic compatibility

Swipe right on eugenics.

The anti-vaccine myths that need to go away

There is a roaring epidemic caused by the antivaxx movement. It needs to stop.

The human eye can tell day from night with three types of cells

The insight could be use to design indoor lights that synchronize with day-night cycles better or even improve mood.

We create 'fake news' when facts don't match our biases

Don't believe everything you think

Even light alcohol consumption increases cancer risk

The decision is yours.

Brits learn how much healthcare costs in the US -- their reaction is priceless

Are Americans equally shocked by universal healthcare and decently priced services?

Measles infected 10 million, claimed over 142,000 lives last year

Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.

Birth control pills may shrink a part of the brain, lowering sex drive

Many heterosexual couples that use oral contraceptives report having less sex than those who use condoms or other forms of contraceptives. Doctors have long believed that this is due to the hormonal imbalance caused by the pill, but a new study challenges this idea, potentially identifying the root cause. According to the results of the […]

New vaccine is incredibly efficient at preventing typhoid

Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading in some parts of the world so this news comes in the nick of time.

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