gear Push settings
Sleep is a weird thing, but science is trying to help us make sense of it.
And some scientists think that we could one day gain access to these probiotics.
Alcohol is a depressant that can cause all sorts of health issues when combined with drugs, illegal or not.
Kitchen sponges are crawling with bacteria. Turns out that's a good thing.
One day, our social media history might play an important role in the doctor's office.
A new study calls for better methods to support families with LGBT children.
This could end up saving many lives.
Poor posture may be causing people to grow a short protuberance from the back of the skull.
Vaccines work. Vaccines save lives but we are all at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases until everyone is convinced.
Breathe in deep!
A new study explains our tendency to overconsume digital information whether its social media or clickbait.
Memory may be far more complex than meets the eye.
Drug users seem not to like drug dealers that much -- not if they have an alternative, anyway.
We're about to witness a paradigm shift in how diseases are being diagnosed.
Some people swear by microdosing but the most reliable study so far suggests it does little to improve mood and productivity.
In the future, humans might be protected by vaccines against stress like they are now from the flu.
Spend some time in nature this weekend.
Finally, the world may soon have a vaccine against the devastating disease.
Yet another important study that suggests red meat is very bad for our health.
Which kind of toothbrush do you use?
Playing brain games may only make you better at playing brain games.
Pro-life groups seem to be wrong with this one.
You don't even need to become a vegetarian.
Who doesn't love a glass of wine?
What are you drinking right now?
You should probably eat more fruits and vegetables.
There's a breaking point in your head -- but also in your gut.
But can they fix a broken heart?
Data so far suggests that the virus can cause severe illness.
Bacteria causing gingivitis can migrate from the gums to the brain, causing Alzheimer's disease.
It's not exactly clear what health effects this plastic has on human health.
Eggs are probably alright -- as long as you're healthy and don't eat too many saturated fats.
It's a surprisingly rich history.
Would you eat lab-grown insect meat?
There's been a 1% decline in the quantity of consumable food calories produced by the world's top 10 crops.
An 'East meets West' success story.
Low humidity might be what's causing flu outbreaks during the winter.
A genetically modified organism could help mankind eradicate malaria.
A mother's immune system is transferred to infants in remarkable ways, a new study finds.
"It's kind of like cognitive therapy in your pocket -- but a little different and a lot faster," the authors say.
Air pollution triggers a cascade of molecular changes inside the body.
Basically, this is boot camp for training antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Nature has a way of pressuring creatures to adapt to their environments over generations.
How can bacteria produce proteins when faced with a protein-production-impairing drug? We found out.
Hands up if you think you'd get the maximum result!
Vaccines stored in thin sheets of sugar survived for months exposed to temperatures of 40°C.
Toil all day, very little pay.
The two countries join many others who have recently eliminated malaria from within their borders.
Old tricks, new ways to implement them.
Scientists are looking for the most effective way to tackle diabetes.