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Sleeping more than 9 hours a night may put you at risk of developing dementia at old age

Previously, lack of sleep was associated with dementia. Now, we learn too much sleep can have similar consequences.

World Health Organization says these 12 pathogens could change the world as we know it

Some of them are a hairsbreadth away from infecting us with impunity.

The Food Chain Project: Fighting Food Waste With Art

Israeli-Dutch artist Itamar Gilboa has started a new project where he monitored everything he ate during a year and made a work of art out of it.

Drugs that cancel the buzz of alcohol are safe and efficient, meta-analysis confirms, but people don't know about them

Many studies have found naltrexone effective against alcohol addiction but few doctors prescribe it to addicts.

Giant neurons that circle the brain like a crown of thorns could explain how consciousness originates in the brain

Scientists image neurons branching from a brain region thought to be the 'seat of consciousness.'

Five HIV patients are now virus-free thanks to a new vaccine therapy -- but success rate is low

The new therapy gives the body new tools to weed out the HIV virus without any other drugs -- one man has been HIV-free for 7 months.

Mega-analysis proves ADHD is a real disorder caused by differences in brain structure

It's not an excuse, it's a real disorder.

Artificial synapse brings us one step closer to brain-like computers

It's also bio-compatible -- are our brains getting an update?

Life expectancy could soon go over 90, new study finds

South Korea is expected to become the first country to achieve the milestone, and several others might follow shortly.

New treatment effectively kills whipworm -- a roundworm which infects 1 billion people

A new treatment from the University of Manchester brings hope for hundreds of millions of people.

Bio-compatible wireless sensors developed to monitor brain injury

When no longer needed the devices can be deactivated to dissolve and be reabsorbed into soft tissue.

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that could stop malaria spread

A mosquito with a gene that blocks the malaria parasite has been created in the laboratory, a new research reports.

A sea-snail's venom could rival opioids in pain relief capability

Its venom is so powerful it can kill pain! Whoa.

Your brain tricks you into seeing difficult goals as less appealing

Thanks brain...

Protein levels determine whether you're a blond or a brunette, study shows

Even the tiniest DNA changes could have a crucial impact on our genome,

Your past teenage self might as well be a whole different person by the time you're 77 years old, study says

With each passing day we diverge slightly from the person we were just a moment ago.

LSD gets stuck in your brain -- literally. This could help us develop better (health) drugs

A new study sheds some light on what drug-takers have known or years: acid trips last a long time.

We now have a malaria vaccine that is up to 100 percent effective

A lifelong dream may have come true. Half a million deaths every year could be averted thanks to this vaccine.

New study finds a myriad of applications for crab sugar

A review of recent research found that an unexpected mixture could do wonders for bone regeneration and wound healing.

The Hunger Games: Extreme calorie reduction may increase lifespan

Five days of hunger a month could significantly reduce aging and age-related medical conditions.

We could eat 90% of the fish we feed other fish

Warning: I say 'fish' lots of times in this article.

Vitamin D can protect against flu and cold, meta-analysis study confirms

But you still shouldn't take supplements if you're not Vitamin D deficient.

Taxing junk food and subsidizing healthy items will make us live longer and save billions in the health system

That's 500,000 extra years of healthy life and more than AUD 3 billion in costs for Australia's current population.

The story behind human growth hormone

Motivated by the "anti-aging" movement, people are placing their faith into all sorts of alleged cures, but does the science back things up?

What doesn't kill you does, in fact, make you stronger, new study indicates

A new research has found why brief bodily stresses are good for your health and longevity.

How Denmark easily reduced their food waste by 25%

Food waste is running rampant throughout the developed world but we can learn a lot from this Scandinavian country.

Resurrected drug could help us better fight viruses

Stanford researchers are proposing something different: they want to boost our body's defense systems instead of targeting the virus.

Dogs and capuchins judge you as 'good' or 'bad', hint at the birth of human morality

Something as simple as opening a jar goes a long way with anyone. Even other species.

Scientists debunk the exercise 'non-responder' myth. If you're not improving, switch to another routine or workout more

As many as one in three people don't see an improvement after exercising. But doesn't mean you're stuck forever.

Engineered 3D heart tissue beats in synchronized harmony

This research could drastically improve drug testing for cardiovascular diseases which are responsible for 40% of all deaths in North America.

Information about the world’s water at your fingertips

Now water is even more precious than ever!

Vaping might be a gateway to smoking tobacco for teenagers

Vape -- not so safe.

Female genital mutilation falls sharply in Iraq's Kurdish region, gives hope for eradication

The barbaric practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) has dropped sharply in parts of Iraq.

Hand-held breath monitor can detect if you're infected with the flu

It's similar to the breath alcohol tester used by the police but for the flu.

Scientists develop 'lab on a chip' that costs 1 cent to make

The new technology, which costs just $0.01 to build, could usher in a medical diagnostics revolution.

New method could produce polio vaccines without the need for a live virus

The risk for a potential biohazard would be seriously reduced.

More evidence that aspirin and ibuprofen don't help with back pain

We should pay more attention to over the counter drugs.

Can't stand the sound of chewing or heavy breathing? It's called misophonia and here's what goes on in the brain

We all know at least one person.

Why you should be grateful for modern lab safety

You won't believe what was allowed in the past.

We sleep to forget things, new study finds

Sleep is as mysterious as it is vital for our wellbeing.

How weekend camping resets your body clock, explained by science

Camping is an excellent antidote to the ills of modern life, a new study has found.

Study finds fluorinated chemicals in one third of fast food wrappers

Bad food packaging, bad!

NASA's twin astronaut study shows living in space can change our biology

An unusual, one of a kind study reveals the strange influence living in space has on our genes.

Mind-reading device enables completely locked-in paralyzed patients to communicate with the outside world

These patients can't even blink voluntarily. They're completely locked in their bodies. Now, they have a way to communicate.

People are more willing to accept embryonic stem cell research than politicians

As stem cell research continues to be a very divisive topic, a new study has revealed that the general public is much more willing to accept it than politicians.

We dislike hypocrites because they deceive us, not because they do things they disapprove of

No one likes a hypocrite, that's for sure. But honest hypocrites... are almost ok.

Just half an hour of moderate aerobic exercise can do wonders for the brain

A new study suggests a moderate workout improves neuroplasticity.

Children can become closer to pets than to siblings, study finds

Because no one wants to feed and wash their siblings.

Artificial intelligence is just as good at spotting skin cancer as doctors. Could be turned into an app

This machine could save thousands of lives.

New gene delivery therapy restores partial hearing, balance in deaf mice

Using an innovative genetic editing technique, researchers have managed to partially restore both heating and balance in mice born with a condition that affects both.

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