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How science can help you sleep better at home

Sleep is a weird thing, but science is trying to help us make sense of it.

Elite athletes may owe some of their peak performance to unique gut microbes

And some scientists think that we could one day gain access to these probiotics.

The dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs

Alcohol is a depressant that can cause all sorts of health issues when combined with drugs, illegal or not.

Phages in kitchen sponges could help us wipe antibiotic resistant bacteria clean off

Kitchen sponges are crawling with bacteria. Turns out that's a good thing.

Facebook posts can be used to predict anxiety, depression, and even diabetes

One day, our social media history might play an important role in the doctor's office.

Coming out: parents struggle for years to adapt after learning their child's sexual orientation

A new study calls for better methods to support families with LGBT children.

Scientists transform Type A blood to universal donor blood using enzyme treatment

This could end up saving many lives.

Cell phones might cause skull 'horns'

Poor posture may be causing people to grow a short protuberance from the back of the skull.

Most people believe that vaccines are safe and effective

Vaccines work. Vaccines save lives but we are all at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases until everyone is convinced.

Unpleasant smells make for more powerful memories, a new study finds

Breathe in deep!

The brain rewards new information like it does food, money, or drugs

A new study explains our tendency to overconsume digital information whether its social media or clickbait.

Scientists transfer memories between snails with RNA implants

Memory may be far more complex than meets the eye.

Legal recreational marijuana wreaks havoc on illegal markets, study finds

Drug users seem not to like drug dealers that much -- not if they have an alternative, anyway.

AI is better at diagnosing skin cancer than even some of the best human experts

We're about to witness a paradigm shift in how diseases are being diagnosed.

Microdosing LSD might not be all that great after all, says first controlled study

Some people swear by microdosing but the most reliable study so far suggests it does little to improve mood and productivity.

Scientists have a closer look at a vaccine for stress

In the future, humans might be protected by vaccines against stress like they are now from the flu.

Spending just 2 hours a week in nature promotes health and wellbeing

Spend some time in nature this weekend.

Researchers test Alzheimer's vaccine in mice

Finally, the world may soon have a vaccine against the devastating disease.

Replacing red meat with a plant-based diet increases longevity

Yet another important study that suggests red meat is very bad for our health.

Using an electric toothbrush is actually better, new study finds

Which kind of toothbrush do you use?

Are brain games mostly BS?

Playing brain games may only make you better at playing brain games.

Abortions don't harm women's health but denying them does

Pro-life groups seem to be wrong with this one.

This small change could cut halve your diet's environmental impact

You don't even need to become a vegetarian.

A grape variety used to produce wine today can be traced back 900 years to an ancestral plant

Who doesn't love a glass of wine?

New study maps what the world is drinking

What are you drinking right now?

Not eating enough fruits and veggies kills millions of people every year

You should probably eat more fruits and vegetables.

There's a limit to human endurance -- and once you cross it, the body starts eating itself

There's a breaking point in your head -- but also in your gut.

Heart-repairing patches poised for human trials, researchers report

But can they fix a broken heart?

Along came Alongshan virus, a new tick-borne disease

Data so far suggests that the virus can cause severe illness.

Brushing your teeth could prevent Alzheimer's and other diseases

Bacteria causing gingivitis can migrate from the gums to the brain, causing Alzheimer's disease.

Humans consume around 100,000 microplastics a year

It's not exactly clear what health effects this plastic has on human health.

Eggs might not be that bad for you after all, new study finds

Eggs are probably alright -- as long as you're healthy and don't eat too many saturated fats.

New research paints the history of East Africa's farmers, and how they evolved to eat dairy

It's a surprisingly rich history.

Lab engineered meat? How about lab-grown insect meat?

Would you eat lab-grown insect meat?

Global food production is already being impacted by climate change, paper reports

There's been a 1% decline in the quantity of consumable food calories produced by the world's top 10 crops.

Simple meditation app can make people more attentive in less than two months, new study finds

An 'East meets West' success story.

Why are people more likely to get sick or die from flu during winter months?

Low humidity might be what's causing flu outbreaks during the winter.

Genetically modified fungus wipes out 99% of malaria-carrying mosquitoes

A genetically modified organism could help mankind eradicate malaria.

Mothers' breast milk protects children against infection for their entire lives

A mother's immune system is transferred to infants in remarkable ways, a new study finds.

New app could bring cognitive therapy to your pocket

"It's kind of like cognitive therapy in your pocket -- but a little different and a lot faster," the authors say.

Scientists zoom-in on the effects of air pollution at the molecular level

Air pollution triggers a cascade of molecular changes inside the body.

Many of the world's waterways exceed safe levels of antibiotic substances -- by a lot

Basically, this is boot camp for training antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Evolution: What is it? How does it work?

Nature has a way of pressuring creatures to adapt to their environments over generations.

Researchers film bacteria sharing antibiotic resistance in real time -- and find a potential fix

How can bacteria produce proteins when faced with a protein-production-impairing drug? We found out.

Duo of engineers are working on a kit to test your stress levels at home

Hands up if you think you'd get the maximum result!

New method preserves vaccines without refrigeration

Vaccines stored in thin sheets of sugar survived for months exposed to temperatures of 40°C.

Farmers actually work more than hunter-gatherers, have less leisure time

Toil all day, very little pay.

Algeria and Argentina are now malaria-free

The two countries join many others who have recently eliminated malaria from within their borders.

Medicinal plants used in the Civil War can stomp our modern antibiotic-resistant germs

Old tricks, new ways to implement them.

Could a combination of drug therapy and stem cells reverse type 2 diabetes?

Scientists are looking for the most effective way to tackle diabetes.

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