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Toddlers understand the concept of impossibility — and learn better from it

Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.

Florida cat hunts mouse that carries previously unknown virus

A dead mouse from a cat named Pepper has led a researcher to a new virus.

The First 1,000 Days: Limiting Sugar Before Age Two Reduces Lifelong Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome. Here's how to counteract that

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and, of course, candy. But as […]

This simple test can show how you're aging

Flamingo pose, anyone?

Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’

An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.

The one type of food you need more of, according to a leading nutritionist

"The simple things they told us, like eating your vegetables first, have always been good advice, and now science is backing it up.”

Scientists revive activity in pig brains an hour after they died — the key lies in the liver

New research reveals how the liver might help protect the brain from damage after heart stoppage.

Kentucky Man Declared Brain Dead Wakes Up Moments Before Organ Harvesting

Declared brain-dead, a man wakes up moments before his organs were set to be harvested

Scientists find the reason why people with schizophrenia hear voices — and maybe how to stop them

The brain’s failure to recognize its own speech may explain schizophrenia’s phantom voices.

Picture of the day: fluorescent chicken embryo

This is a picture of a chicken embryo being fed through fluorescent-labeled blood vessels from the yolk.

Most baby foods in the US don't meet nutritional guidelines — and also make misleading claims

Parents would spare no expense to give babies the best option. But many options are misleading and unhealthy.

Exercise could be the best cure for hangovers. Here's why

Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret – complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue. While there are plenty of supposed hangover “cures” out there – from eating a greasy breakfast to the ill-advised “hair-of-the-dog” – a recent paper suggests that regular exercise may be […]

Can you think without words? Neuroscientist explains why language isn't required for deep thinking

It turns out that language isn't what sets humans apart when it comes to complex thought.

Scientists Create 'Smart' Insulin That Activates Only When Needed — A "Holy Grail" For Diabetes

This new insulin might mean fewer injections and better blood sugar control — both up and down — for diabetes patients.

Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? New study offers some clues

Humans have roughly the same number of male and female babies, but there may be variation between families. A new genetic analysis of huge human populations explores the reasons why.

Scientists accidentally discover a man with three penises

It's only the second-ever documented case of this very rare condition.

Breakdancer develops one-inch lump on his scalp after 20 years of headspins

Surgeons removed the man's "breakdance bulge" and the patient is now okay.

Researchers develop fruit juice kombucha variants — and the apple one is the best

Kombucha may be due for a major facelift

Your toothbrush and showerhead are teeming with hundreds of unknown viruses — but don’t panic, they might actually save lives

Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.

Working out today can improve brain function for weeks

We know exercise is good for the brain, but this study brings a new dimension to that understanding.

Eating Less Extends Lifespan (But I Can Also Dramatically Shorten It) — Here's Where Genetics Fit In

A new study suggests that living longer isn’t just about eating less, but how resilient our bodies are when facing the stress of a restricted diet.

Scientists made "ant yogurt", recreating an ancient forgotten technique

Rediscovering ant yogurt is not what we were expecting.

Has human life expectancy hit a ceiling? "We’re squeezing less and less life out of these life-extending technologies," say scientists

Why living past 100 could remain a rare milestone, despite medical advances.

Scientists develop "smart sutures" that use electricity to speed up healing — no battery required

Electrical stitches powered by the patient's own movements could significantly improve wound recovery post surgery.

Nobel Prize Honors Discovery of MicroRNA and Its Role in Gene Regulation

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA.

Ants discovered agriculture 66 million years ago

The same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have led ants to farm fungus.

“I can eat sugar now”: Stem Cells Reverse Woman’s Type 1 Diabetes in Medical First. Is a Cure Finally In Sight?

A Chinese woman’s type 1 diabetes was reversed using her own stem cells. She no longer needs daily shots of insulin.

Pregnancy rewires mothers' brains: gray matter volume decreases and there's extensive neural remodeling

Some regions of the brain may shrink but increase connectivity.

The First Complete Map of an Animal's Brain Marks a New Age for Neuroscience

Researchers have created the first-ever complete map of an adult fruit fly brain, revealing 50 million neural connections.

What scientists learned after they studied the world's strongest men

The development of “superhuman” strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world. This may reflect the importance of these physical fitness characteristics in many facets of our lives from pre-history to today: hunting and gathering, the construction of large buildings and monuments, war, and more recently, sport. Potentially, the current […]

Fitting Workouts into the Weekend Can Deliver the Same Health Benefits as Daily Exercise

Even infrequent workouts can lower the risk of disease, as long as the total exercise adds up.

You should really clean your tongue, says oral health expert. Here’s how and why

Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say “aaah”? While the GP assesses your throat, they’re also checking out your tongue, which can reveal a lot about your health. The doctor will look for any changes in the tongue’s surface or how it moves. This can indicate issues in the mouth […]

Scientists Uncover World’s Oldest Cheese and Origin of Kefir in 3,600-year-old Chinese Mummies

The Tarim mummies have been hiding a culinary secret for millennia.

Neurosurgeons sound alarm over concerning levels of brain trauma in slap fighting matches

Slap fighting is a lot more dangerous than meets the eye.

'Immortal' hydras reveal insight about rare but scary contagious cancers

The seemingly immortal hydra may hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of both eternal youth and a rare, chilling phenomenon: contagious cancer.

AI could help physicians better communicate with patients

A new study explores whether AI-generated replies actually achieve this goal or add another layer of complexity to an already burdened profession.

Innovative hair loss treatment can restore 90% of lost hair

This could be great news for millions of people around the world.

How scientists discovered that people who are colorblind are less likely to be picky eaters

Seeing the world with a restricted color palate seems to tone down an emotion-based resistance to new foods.

TikTok Fitness Influencers Promote Unrealistic Body Standards, 60% Share Bogus Advice, Study Says

Some of these "fitspiration" videos could be harming the very people they aim to inspire.

Mangoes Might Be the Next Prenatal Superfood, According to a New Study

New research highlights how this tropical fruit could benefit pregnant women’s health and nutrition.

A Fungal Disease Killing Bats Is Linked to Thousands of Infant Deaths in the US

When bats die in large numbers, it adversely affects our farmers, food, and kids.

Pharmaceutical impurities: the hidden dangers in your prescription pills

Pharmaceutical impurities pose risks to patient safety and drug efficacy.

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? Here's why it's more complicated (and what you can do about it)

Two foods may have the same number of calories, but other food factors and your microbes influence which calories your body uses more of.

Human Brain May Store 10 Times More Information Than Previously Thought

The human brain could hold one petabyte of data — equivalent to all the movies ever made and in HD.

Avocados are bad and vegans are just ridiculous — the excuses we make to keep eating meat

Do you use any excuses to avoid reducing your meat consumption?

‘Tadpole Water’, Gen Z's latest weight loss fad, might sound gross – but it could be surprisingly good for your health

How far would you go to lose weight? Maybe cut down on sugar? Take up the Couch to 5K challenge? Well, some TikTokkers are so eager to drop the pounds that they’ve taken the extreme sounding measure of drinking “tadpole water”. Don’t worry, it’s not quite as bad as it seems. The trend doesn’t actually […]

Why Gen Z are buying "dumbphones" to limit screen time

Amid screen time concerns, many turn to simpler phones to reclaim their lives.

Coaches encourage football players to sprint "like a jet" to run faster. And it works

Researchers found that athletes at Tottenham Hotspur's academy ran 3% faster when encouraged to run like "a jet plane taking off."

New Report Links High Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water to Lower IQ in Children

Fluoride levels in drinking water at twice the recommended limit may impact children's IQ, says new report.

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