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Previously, lack of sleep was associated with dementia. Now, we learn too much sleep can have similar consequences.
Some of them are a hairsbreadth away from infecting us with impunity.
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.
Many studies have found naltrexone effective against alcohol addiction but few doctors prescribe it to addicts.
Scientists image neurons branching from a brain region thought to be the 'seat of consciousness.'
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.
It's not an excuse, it's a real disorder.
It's also bio-compatible -- are our brains getting an update?
South Korea is expected to become the first country to achieve the milestone, and several others might follow shortly.
A new treatment from the University of Manchester brings hope for hundreds of millions of people.
When no longer needed the devices can be deactivated to dissolve and be reabsorbed into soft tissue.
A mosquito with a gene that blocks the malaria parasite has been created in the laboratory, a new research reports.
Its venom is so powerful it can kill pain! Whoa.
Thanks brain...
Even the tiniest DNA changes could have a crucial impact on our genome,
With each passing day we diverge slightly from the person we were just a moment ago.
A new study sheds some light on what drug-takers have known or years: acid trips last a long time.
A lifelong dream may have come true. Half a million deaths every year could be averted thanks to this vaccine.
A review of recent research found that an unexpected mixture could do wonders for bone regeneration and wound healing.
Five days of hunger a month could significantly reduce aging and age-related medical conditions.
Warning: I say 'fish' lots of times in this article.
But you still shouldn't take supplements if you're not Vitamin D deficient.
That's 500,000 extra years of healthy life and more than AUD 3 billion in costs for Australia's current population.
Motivated by the "anti-aging" movement, people are placing their faith into all sorts of alleged cures, but does the science back things up?
A new research has found why brief bodily stresses are good for your health and longevity.
Food waste is running rampant throughout the developed world but we can learn a lot from this Scandinavian country.
Stanford researchers are proposing something different: they want to boost our body's defense systems instead of targeting the virus.
Something as simple as opening a jar goes a long way with anyone. Even other species.
As many as one in three people don't see an improvement after exercising. But doesn't mean you're stuck forever.
This research could drastically improve drug testing for cardiovascular diseases which are responsible for 40% of all deaths in North America.
Now water is even more precious than ever!
Vape -- not so safe.
The barbaric practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) has dropped sharply in parts of Iraq.
It's similar to the breath alcohol tester used by the police but for the flu.
The new technology, which costs just $0.01 to build, could usher in a medical diagnostics revolution.
The risk for a potential biohazard would be seriously reduced.
We should pay more attention to over the counter drugs.
We all know at least one person.
You won't believe what was allowed in the past.
Sleep is as mysterious as it is vital for our wellbeing.
Camping is an excellent antidote to the ills of modern life, a new study has found.
Bad food packaging, bad!
An unusual, one of a kind study reveals the strange influence living in space has on our genes.
These patients can't even blink voluntarily. They're completely locked in their bodies. Now, they have a way to communicate.
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.
No one likes a hypocrite, that's for sure. But honest hypocrites... are almost ok.
A new study suggests a moderate workout improves neuroplasticity.
Because no one wants to feed and wash their siblings.
This machine could save thousands of lives.
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.