Does Green Tea Improve Cognition?
The study adds compelling evidence to support the overall benefits of green tea consumption, while finding even more reason to brew a batch.
Through Tears, Jimmy Kimmel Recounts Newborn Son’s Terrifying Heart Scare
Jimmy Kimmel's son was born with a condition known as tetralogy of Fallot, commonly referred to as having a hole in one’s heart.
Reading Aloud May Improve Memory Retention
If you have a tendency to forget things, you might want to read aloud what you want to remember.
Childhood Poverty May Lead to Poor Adult Psychological Health
A study says people who experience poverty in childhood are more apt to have psychological challenges as adults.
Stuttering Linked to Low Blood Flow in Brain
Using MRI technology, researchers are able to analyze blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for language and speech.
Your Laundry Is Probably a Lot Grosser Than You Think
Your laundered clothes may not be as fresh as you think — especially if you share your washing machine with a housemate.
This Bionic Leaf Has the Potential to End World Hunger
Just like how fertilizer may have been the main factor in preventing a worldwide food crisis in the 20th century, now a ‘bionic’ leaf holds the same potential for our global future.
Warning: Parasites May Be Wrapped Up in That Sushi Roll
While most cases of ingesting the parasite have been in Japan, people in other countries are also at risk.
Bacterial Spray Could Help Clear Up Eczema
Scientists have developed a spray loaded with the good bacteria that people with eczema are missing.
‘Sickbit’ App Aims to Detect Illness 24 Hours in Advance
The idea behind this wearable device is that if most people had a half day notice that illness was imminent, they could better plan for the sickness and ultimately their recovery.
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.
Pregnancy After 35 Makes Moms Mentally Sharper: Study
Having a baby after your mid-30s helps to give you better brain power as you age and protects you from memory loss, researchers say.
Why Do We Lean to the Right When We Kiss?
The study suggests that couples instinctively try to avoid discomfort when kissing.
Overweight Moms More Likely to Give Birth to Child with Cerebral Palsy
While the authors aren’t certain exactly why overweight women are more likely to give birth to babies with cerebral palsy, one theory is that these babies are more prone to asphyxia-related complications.
Menopause Increases Memory Loss In Women: Study
A new study shows that the drop in estrogen levels during menopause causes memory loss in women.
Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Lasting Gut Problems
While weight loss surgery provides lasting results for some, it may also come with lasting issues affecting digestion and food tolerance.
Can’t Sleep? Election Could Be to Blame
Hillary or Donald? It’s a question that’s causing Americans to lose sleep, and it’s even giving Canadians nightmares.
Can Unwanted Thoughts Be Prevented?
The study found an interesting insight when looking at levels of GABA within the brain.
Are You Consuming the Right Kind of Vitamin D?
New research shows that one form of vitamin D supplementation is twice as better at raising levels in the body.
An Apple a Day Could Keep Diabetes Away
Eating fresh fruit everyday was found to positively impact both diabetes and overall mortality risk.
Scientists Engineer Super-Intelligent Mice via Gene Suppression
The researchers believe their findings may hold implications for the treatment of cognitive disorders in human beings.
Smartphone Add-On Camera Lets You See Beneath the Surface of Your Skin
NURUGO's smartphone camera accessory and app can help people monitor their skin health and catch early signs of potentially dangerous conditions before they even become visible.
Study Says You’re Probably Eating Plastic When You Order Seafood
Ocean pollution has gotten so bad that sea animals are ingesting more and more microplastics, which we inevitably ingest from seafood.
Using Your Phone Is Actually Disrupting Your Workout
Being on your phone while exercising not only distracts you from the workout at hand, but also compromises your posture and the intensity of your routine.
South African Doctors Perform Second Successful Penis Transplant
The recipient was a 40-year-old man who lost his penis 17 years ago due to complications after a ritual circumcision.
A Healthy Sex Life Could Lead to Better Job Satisfaction
There's credence behind the 'spring in your step' theory.
Celiac Disease Induced By Common Virus: Study
When given to mice, an infection known as reovirus sparked an inflammatory response that led the immune system to “overreact” to gluten and essentially bring on celiac disease.
Could Drinking Just One High-Fat Milkshake Mimic Heart Disease?
A small study of healthy males found that eating a 1,000-calorie milkshake led to a troubling change among the men’s red blood cells.
Pregnant Women Should Stop Eating Licorice, Study Says
The active ingredient in licorice has been found to impact fetal brain growth and development, and you may be surprised by how common it is to ingest it without even eating candy.
This Hand-Held Device Treats ‘Suicide Headaches’
The FDA just approved a device called gammaCore that targets the vagus nerve to treat debilitating cluster headaches.
High Intensity Exercise May Keep You Healthier Longer
To see aging cellular function nearly reversed as a result of high intensity training shows much promise as a way to keep people healthy for as long as possible.
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.
At-Home Medication Errors Are on the Rise in America
The number of medication errors in American homes has doubled since 2000.
Breastfeeding During Vaccinations Can Ease Pain for Infants: Study
The next time your infant needs vaccines, nursing during the doctor’s visit could ease the pain, according to a new study.
Movie Villains Are Teaching Us Skin Problems Are Evil
A new study focused on how villains are typically portrayed with having skin issues, and what effect this has on people who suffer from skin problems.
Microsoft Watch Helps Parkinson’s Patient Write Again
The "Emma Watch" allowed a young woman with Parkinson's to write legibly for the first time in years.
Drunk Eyewitnesses to Crimes May Be More Reliable Than You Think
Researchers believe these surprising results were because alcohol blocks new information — including false information.
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.
Gluten-Free Foods Might Cause Weight Gain
Many gluten-free products found in grocery stores often contain higher levels of fats than their gluten counterparts.
These Are the Best and Worst Social Media Apps for Mental Health
A report in the UK looked at how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Snapchat made people feel.
Free Soda Refills Are Now Illegal in France
France's recent law prohibiting free refills of sugary sodas aims is in response to the rising rate of obesity there.
Researchers Create ‘Pill-on-a-String’ Technique to Better Detect Cancer
The unique technique can rub the esophagus and scrape away cells that scientists can then examine for cancer.
Afternoon Naps May Improve Your Brain Health
Researchers have discovered the ideal amount of time adults should nap in the afternoon for optimum cognitive performance.
New Study May Explain Mysterious Spike in Holiday Deaths
In the wake of Christmas, as families celebrate the coming new year, a curious phenomenon occurs – mortality rates spike to the highest levels of the year.
Vitamin D May Ease Sunburns by Reducing Skin Damage
It's summertime, which almost always means getting a sunburn. Here's why you may want to take some vitamin D.
At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices Are Often Inaccurate
A study found that home-monitoring systems often failed to record an accurate measurement of blood pressure, which could lead physicians to mistakenly believe a patient’s numbers are better than they appear.
Children’s Teething, Ear Products Recalled Due to Possibly Toxic Ingredient
Raritan Pharmaceuticals voluntarily issued a recall of its children’s homeopathic ear relief liquid and teething tablets that contain belladonna extract.
When You Eat May Be as Important as What You Eat
The findings go hand-in-hand with growing evidence that metabolism functions differently during the day when the body is active, as opposed to at night when it’s winding down.
Social Life May Be Linked to Sense of Smell as We Age
While women performed better than men during the olfactory testing, a significant association was found for women between the odor identification and their overall social lives.
New Research Reveals How Chocolate Benefits the Brain
A new study supports previous research that cocoa flavanols, found in chocolate, are especially beneficial for improving attention, memory and overall cognitive functioning.
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