Do Noisy Eaters Drive You Crazy? You Might Have This Brain Condition
Brain imaging discovered that misophonia sufferers have an abnormality in their emotional control mechanism, which throws their brains into overdrive when they hear triggering sounds.
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.
Hold the Paper: Fast-Food Wrappers Contain Harmful Chemicals
The substances have been tied to severe health problems, such as testicular and kidney cancer, and scientists warn that chemicals in fast-food wrappers may “leach” onto the food products.
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.
Losing Several Teeth Before 65 May Increase Risk of Death
Oral hygiene is a significant factor in one's overall well-being and health.
Too Many Children Are Getting Their Hands on Pet Medications
While most parents are vigilant in keeping medication out of the reach of children, it seems they can be a little lax when it comes to medications for pets.
Dental Care: Where You Live Determines Quality and Cost
See how your state ranks in terms of quality and cost of dental care in the United States.
Complications During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk in Children: Study
The researchers found a number of pregnancy-related complications that were associated with an elevated risk of developing autism after birth, like pre-eclampsia and birth asphyxia.
Party Danger: Balloons Pop Louder Than 12-Gauge Shotgun Blasts
The researchers hope their new study will create greater awareness about the hearing perils of balloons — similar to the acceptance of sunscreen as a normal part of life.
Scientists Uncover Key Fat-Burning Gene in New Study
While previous studies had found many links between the brain hormone serotonin and energy use, the core question remained: How does it impact metabolism?
Dance Program Empowers People with Parkinson’s Disease
While Dance for PD does not claim to cure any of the symptoms, it does provide a way for patients of Parkinson’s to “demedicalize” the disease.
Ginger: The Superfood You’re Probably Not Eating Enough
Ginger root's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a super food that you can easily incorporate into your diet through these seven delicious recipes.
Children Are Burning Their Eyes by Playing with Laundry Pods
Some children who ingested the pods also experienced profuse vomiting, trouble breathing, and a few even died.
E-Cigarettes Are ‘Safer’ Than Traditional Cigarettes: Study
Although the carcinogens present in e-cigarette "juice" are not fully known, a group of researchers have concluded that they are still less harmful than traditional tobacco cigarettes.
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.
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.
Salmon Sea Lice Infestation Leads to Price Spike
Salmon farmers are looking into various ways to combat the sea lice infestation, as well as alternative farming methods, in the hopes of avoiding millions in lost revenue and increasing supply.
When Keeping Weight Off Is Hard, Here Are 3 Exercises to Help
Weight loss results in metabolic rate decline, which means burning fewer calories at rest. These exercises help keep the weight off by targeting leg muscles that affect metabolic rates.
‘Automated Dermatologist’ May Detect Skin Cancer With Same Accuracy as Real Doctors
The research team developed a deep learning computer system — or an algorithm-based technique — that could identify skin cancer at just a glance.
Girls Think They Aren’t as Smart as Boys by Age 6
Researchers are finding that children as young as six years old are aware of gender stereotypes, which is affecting how girls view their intelligence compared to their male classmates.
New C-Section App May Shorten Hospital Stays for New Mothers
The helpful and cost-effective app was designed with the goal of empowering and informing women who are scheduled to undergo a C-section.
Your Roommate Could Be Changing Your Genes, Researchers Say
If you're a night owl but your roommate is a morning person, this disruption in lifestyle could possibly alter your genes and adversely affect your health.
Team Sports Could Make You a Happier Person
A study found that athletes who were part of a team, and happy with their teammates, showed higher levels of life satisfaction.
‘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.
Puzzling Wave of Amnesia Hits 14 Patients in Eastern Massachusetts
Researchers are still trying to figure out what happened to 14 people in Massachusetts who came down with amnesia from 2012-2016.
Brain Thickness May Determine Key Parts of Your Personality
The researchers determined that different traits were linked to the overall volume of the brain, the thickness of the cortex (the outer layer of the brain), and how folded the cortex was.
Immunotherapy Could Be the Next Step to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Solanezumab is the name of the antibody researchers are using with hopes to interrupt or even reverse the formulation of beta amyloid plaque within the brain.
More Mushrooms in Your Diet May Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Study
Researchers have discovered that mushrooms have major brain-boosting and curative powers.
Get Fit, Get Smarter? Study Links Physical Fitness to Higher GPA
The difference between getting an A instead of a B letter grade could be affected by higher iron levels in students who are more physically active.
Campaign to End HIV/AIDS Expands to More States
Scientists and activist groups are joining forces once again to battle and ultimately end the prevalence of HIV in the Deep South.
E-Cigarettes May Be Harmful to Your Heart
While there is still considerable debate over the health effects of e-cigarettes, a new study measuring heart activity of e-cigarette users may be tipping the scale.
Early Periods May Lead to Premature Menopause
For women who hit early onset puberty or never bear children, the risk of experiencing early or premature menopause is much greater.
‘Adult Swaddling’ — The New Health Fad Bringing Stress Relief to New Moms
Japan's latest health trend is for mothers experiencing post-labor pain or anxiety.
FDA Urges Parents to Throw Out Potentially Toxic Homeopathic Teething Tablets
The FDA has received over 400 reports of adverse reactions to Hyland's Teething Tablets, which contains the toxic substance belladonna and has been discontinued.
File, Print, Wear: New 3D Bioprinter Creates Human Skin
Scientists believe they may have found a fast, reliable method to reduce the need for costly procedures like skin grafts.
These Herbs and Vegetables May Prevent Breast Cancer From Spreading
The study results showed that breast cancer cells were subdued, and even killed, when treated with luteonin, a compound found in certain herbs and vegetables.
Not Enough Meat in Diet May Lead to Preterm Birth: Study
Researchers discovered a linear association between low levels of B12, a vitamin largely found in meat and animal products, and preterm birth.
Fecal Transplants Shown to Improve Autistic Symptoms in Children
Overall, the children in the study saw a 25 percent improvement in behavioral symptoms and an improvement of 80 percent in gastrointestinal symptoms.
12 Emotional Stages of Dieting: The Long Road From Hangry to Happy
You're in good company if you've gone through these twelve stages of dieting.
The World Is ‘Grossly Unprepared’ for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Our unstable world adds even more urgency for being prepared for future disease outbreaks, which experts warn we are not presently ready for.
5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Before reaching for that supplement bottle, consider eating more of these five delicious foods to boost your immunity and fight disease.
Doctors Are Spending More Time Doing Paperwork Than Actually Seeing Patients
It's a problem that's getting worse: Doctors are increasingly relying on computers to document their patients' visits, and issues with medical records persist.
Cold Weather May ‘Kickstart’ Flu Epidemics Each Year
Researchers found cold weather helps airborne particles containing liquid and virus — like from a sneeze — spread easily and quickly over larger distances.
Enzyme Found in Baker’s Yeast Could Help Treat Leukemia
Researchers say that yeast-derived L-asparaginase may be a safer, more effective treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Low Estrogen Levels Tied to Greater Chance of Developing PTSD
Researchers studied how women coped with traumatic episodes during different times of their menstrual cycle, when estrogen levels naturally ebb or increase.
Common Ingredient in Toothpaste May Cause Cancer: Study
A popular ingredient widely used in toothpaste, chocolate, sweets, chewing gum and biscuits might cause cancer, according to a new study.
Toddler Receives Life-Saving Surgery to Remove Rare 5-Pound Facial Tumor
At only 3 years old, Melyssa Delgado Braga’s face was being consumed by myxoma, a rare yet aggressive facial tumor.
Burnt Toast Can Lead to Cancer, Experts Warn
A new campaign seeks to warn the public about the cancer risks linked to eating over-cooked starchy foods like burnt toast and over-roasted potatoes.
Cervical Cancer Death Rates Are Higher Than Everyone Thought
When calculating cervical cancer risk, previous studies did not consider women who had undergone hysterectomies.
Where You Live May Determine Your Risk of Dying From Certain Cancers
Cancer deaths in the U.S. plummeted 20 percent between 1980 and 2014, but a county-by-county breakdown reveals some areas actually saw cancer cases rise.
MEET THE AUTHORS
