Light Pollution May Be Disrupting How Your Body Functions
A study from Ohio State University found that exposure to light at night not only promotes sleeplessness, but also disrupts immune and endocrine function.
Something Interesting Happens to Our Brains While We Sleep
Scientists believe that brain synapses shrink during sleep and expand when activated during one’s waking hours, and such expansion is a marker for learning and memory.
5 Simple Remedies to Cure Uncomfortable Constipation
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Here are five remedies to alleviate this condition.
A Camping Trip Might Be the Cure for Insomnia
A group of campers found that a return to the natural light of day and the true darkness of night cured their bad sleeping habits.
Long-term Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids
The link is found only among pregnant women who took a product containing acetaminophen for 29 days in succession or more.
Video Games May Help People Deal With Depression
The brain games showed much promise not just in treating the symptoms of depression, but in actually creating a shift in the cognitive function in the brain.
Do CT Scans Encourage Smokers to Quit?
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate by far among all types of cancer, but the new study suggests that exposing people to a CT screening of their lungs may have a significant impact on smoking rates.
Thirdhand Smoke May Be More Toxic Than Secondhand Smoke
The researchers found that exposure to thirdhand smoke, or the tobacco pollutants often left behind on surfaces, caused significant increases in damage to human DNA.
10 Sex Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Read about why people prefer coffee over sex, and other surprising sex facts.
4 Ways to Ease the Pain of High Heels
Heels may look beautiful, but they are incredibly painful and can even be bad for your health. And the higher the heels, the bigger the impact.
Why Are Kids Drawn to Superheroes?
Researchers found that children wield a fine-tuned sense of justice and can recognize acts of heroism as early as six months of age.
4 Tips to Keep Off the Weight You Worked So Hard to Lose
Keeping the weight you've worked so hard to lose from coming back is possible with these diet and exercise tips.
Brain Stimulation Can Boost Honesty, Limit Selfish Feelings
People who received the transcranial current on a specific region of the brain were less likely to cheat than people who didn’t receive the brain stimulation.
Scientists Create Topical Drug That Tans Skin
Scientists have developed a topical drug that darkens skin pigmentation without the sun's rays.
Children Who Lose Sleep Age More
Researchers at Princeton found a link between children getting less sleep and shorter telomere lengths.
As Americans Become More Obese, Fewer Are Trying to Lose Weight
Overweight Americans are becoming more satisfied with their weight and appearance, which has lead to a decrease in their attempts to shed pounds.
Swimming Lessons May Help Babies Stand Sooner
The typical timeline that babies learn to stand occurs around 9 to 12 months of age, but babies given swimming lessons in a study could stand at just 4 months old.
Why You Don’t Want to Clean That Filthy Kitchen Sponge
A new study discovered that there's an alarming amount of bacteria on kitchen sponges, and why cleaning them may actually make it worse.
Stairs Are the New Coffee Break at Work
Feeling that afternoon slump at work? Here's why you may want to put down the coffee and hit the stairs.
At-Home Medication Errors Are on the Rise in America
The number of medication errors in American homes has doubled since 2000.
Want to Look More Attractive? New Study Says Eat Carrots
In studying the presence of beta-carotene in participants, the researchers found that perception of attractiveness was based solely on looks, rather than the actual presence of an improvement in health.
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
When High Heels Hurt, Try These ‘Pillows’ for Your Feet
Anyone who has ever worn high heels knows that tingly ball-of-foot pain that happens after a few hours. That pain can ruin your night...
‘Drinking Gene’ Could Determine Why Some People Binge
There could be a reason why some people are binge drinkers, while others drink in moderation: A gene separates the two types, according to a new study.
Pollution Linked to 9 Million Deaths Worldwide
Pollution is a severe and underreported contributor to global disease.
Segregated Neighborhoods Increase Heart Attack Risk for Black Americans: Study
These findings are extra relevant because African Americans already are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.
Why Your DNA May Be Sabotaging Your Diet
The researchers tested five types of diets on mice, dividing the animals into four groups based on similarities in DNA.
Here’s Why You Need to Ditch Your Desk and Walk for 5 Minutes
A study shows that even short breaks of physical activity every hour can help you get through your day easier.
Sleeping Habits May Predict Behavioral Problems in Children
Both parents and teachers noticed a marked difference in 7-year-olds who were sleep deprived during their toddler to preschool years compared to their peers who got the age-appropriate amount of sleep.
Survey Shows 19-Year-Olds Are as Active as 60-Year-Olds
Sedentary lifestyles among young people have reached a new low.
Why Babies Naturally Have Racial Bias and How to Prevent It
Babies aren't born racist, but a new study reveals their bias towards people of their own race as early as six months of age.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
New Sunscreen Reacts to Your DNA For Better Protection
A new type of sunscreen works with a person's DNA to better protect the skin.
Artificial Intelligence Could Prevent Accidental Selfie Deaths
Computer experts have analyzed selfie deaths and may have a solution — an app that could warn people if they were in a death-by-selfie zone.
E-Cigarettes May Be Beneficial to People Who Want to Stop Smoking
New research studied whether vaping is "safer" than smoking nicotine cigarettes.
Bird Watching May Reduce Anxiety and Depression
A new study found that if people spent less time outside one week than they did the week before, they were more likely to report that they were depressed or had anxious thoughts.
Lost That Loving Feeling? Low Oxytocin Levels Could Be to Blame
Research reveals that people with low levels of oxytocin, sometimes due to medical conditions, perform poorly on empathy exercises.
Robot Joins Classroom as Teacher for Autistic Children
Learning social skills from a robot may seem odd, but for children with autism, it can provide a unique experience that is more predictable and engaging.
In-Flight Air Quality Is Making Crew Members Sick
Pilots, flight attendants and even frequent flyers are all susceptible to the adverse effects of contaminated in-flight air quality.
Do Women Tire of the Same Sexual Partner More Than Men?
A new study found that women become bored of the same sexual partner after one year.
Your Microbiome is a ‘Sexy’ Topic for These Leading Doctors on Gut Health
Gut health was one of many topics discussed at the 2017 American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego.
Decreased Sex Drive in Women Is More Complicated Than Hormones
Is it low testosterone or something more serious? Researchers explain the complicated factors behind a woman's decreased sex drive.
Sleep Disruptions Can Wipe Away Memories
Researchers from the University of Michigan believe they’ve zeroed in on the cause of memory mishaps.
Blowing Out Birthday Candles Is Actually Really Gross
The amount of bacteria that lingers on a cake after the candles have been blown out is of some concern.
Night Owls Might Be More Likely to Make Unhealthy Food Choices
The study authors said the habits worsened for night owls in the evening, as those with later sleeping habits had higher intakes of sugar, fat and saturated fatty acids.
Pet Dogs Help Children Feel Less Stressed
You may want to think twice the next time you send your pooch to the doghouse.
Colon Cancer Rates Are Increasing Among Millennials
In what researchers are calling a historic reversal in cancer incidence, colon and rectal cancer rates among millennials and young adults are climbing.
Overweight Moms Are More Likely to Have Children Who Develop Epilepsy: Study
A new study found that the greater a mother’s body mass index, the greater the risk of having a baby that developed childhood epilepsy.
Study Sheds Light on How Social Media Affects Real Social Situations
The long-term study used data from the Longitudinal Study of American Youth, a national sample of 2,774 individuals over a three year period.
Psst…Have You Heard? Gossiping May Actually Be Good for Your Health
It turns out that not all gossip is entirely bad, considering such chatter releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin which researchers link to forming beneficial social interactions.
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