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Your Gut Bacteria Are Eating More Than We Thought and That’s a Good Thing

Scientists have discovered that our intestines may be paying gut microbes in sugar.

From Fika to Friluftsliv: Four Scandinavian Concepts that Will Make Your Life Happier and Healthier (and a Bonus)

Sweden’s “Lagom,” and Denmark’s “Hygge,” aren’t just trendy words — they’re philosophies that promote well-being and balance.

This study shows why you should never eat from a plastic container

Leached microplastics from hot plastic containers may disrupt your gut microbiome.

RFK Jr. says Texas measles outbreak is "not unusual" — He's dangerously wrong

A child in West Texas has become the first US measles death in a decade. The child was unvaccinated.

Tiny “Water Bear” Protein Could Help Shield Cancer Patients From Radiation

This protein from tardigrades may hold the key to protecting healthy tissues during cancer radiation treatment.

You're sleeping much longer than your ancestors. But here's why you're still right to complain

Modern life is giving us more sleep but it's breaking our internal clocks.

Just Five Days of Junk Food Can Throw Off Your Brain’s Metabolism

The occasional splurge can have long-lasting consequences.

Doctors Restore Sight in Blind Children with Groundbreaking Gene Therapy

A single injection of a healthy gene allowed blind children to recognize objects, shapes, and even read — offering hope for future blindness treatments.

Bird flu has jumped to cows. Are humans next?

Bird flu H5N1 is now considered endemic in cows. Essentially, it has become a lot harder to control.

Your Daily Cup of Tea Might Be Filtering Toxic Metals from Your Water

Tea time isn't just relaxing. It could be cleaning your water of harmful contaminants.

Roald Dahl Lost His Daughter to Measles. His Heartbreaking Letter on Vaccination Is Very Relevant Today

It's a tragedy we shouldn't repeat.

Ancient DNA Reveals the Surprising Origins of Attila’s Huns. Genetics Point to an Ancient Mongolian Empire

Ancient DNA traces the Huns' journey from Mongolia to Europe. But this wasn't straightforward.

The best vegetables to help you poop, based on science

Struggling with constipation? Science says fiber is your best friend. Discover the top vegetables that can help keep you regular and support your gut health naturally.

You've heard of the Mediterranean Diet, but the Atlantic Diet is probably even better

The Mediterranean Diet will always be a gold standard, but it’s time to put the Atlantic Diet on the map.

Vehicle Brake Dust Could Be More Harmful Than Diesel Exhaust to Your Lungs

It's the copper specifically out of which most break pads are made that is concerning.

America’s Flu Crisis Is a Public Health Disaster in the Making

Human flu and avian flu are running rampant through the US.

Mice With a Human Gene Started Squeaking Differently. Could This Tiny Genetic Mutation Explain the Origin of Speech?

What mice with a human mutation reveals about the evolution of speech.

Ozempic Blindness Could Be Rare but Real: What Experts Say About the Risk

Small studies link Ozempic and similar drugs to rare but serious eye conditions. However, experts say there's no need to panic yet.

A Neuroscientist Explains How Ancient Survival Instincts Fuel Today’s Global Crises

Could we ever overcome our primal nature? The survival of civilization may be at stake.

Ancient DNA Reveals Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until Just 3,000 Years Ago

Pale skin didn't dominate Europe until surprisingly recently.

Ozempic Users Are Drinking Less Alcohol Without Even Trying

The popular diabetes drug could curb addictive behavior — and we're not talking just about alcohol.

What happens in your brain when there’s a word ‘on the tip of the tongue’?

Having a word “on the tip of the tongue” has happened to all of us. Behind this everyday phenomenon lie complex brain mechanisms.

Largest Study of Its Kind Finds How Long-Term Cannabis Use Affects Memory

The study looked at the effect of cannabis use on young adults who are recent or heavy users.

Human-like Teeth Grown in Pigs Could Make Dental Implants a Thing of the Past

It's a glimpse into the future of tooth replacement.

AI Is Supposed to Make You More Productive — It's Making You Dumber and Overconfident

Generative AI is supposed to make life easier. It drafts emails, summarizes documents, and even generates creative content, helping you offload some of that dreaded cognitive effort. But according to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research, it may also be making you dumber in the process. The study, based on a […]

A Single High Dose of Creatine Might Help the Brain to Power Through Sleep Deprivation

From the gym to your brain: the surprising new use of creatine.

A Spoonful of Peanut Butter Might Be the Key to Overcoming Peanut Allergies

A new study suggests that children with peanut allergies may be able to safely build tolerance through a simple, cost-effective treatment.

Placing Defibrillator Pads on the Chest and Back, Rather Than Both on the Chest, Could More Than Double Survival Rates

It's a shocking improvement that costs nothing but could reshape emergency response.

Nearly Half of Americans Still Believe Daily Aspirin Is a Good Idea — Here’s Why They’re Wrong

Millions of Americans take aspirin daily despite new health warnings.

Mutant “London Underground Mosquito” Actually Originated in the Middle East

For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the “London Underground Mosquito”. Most people, including scientists, believed molestus rapidly evolved from an existing species in northern European cities, particularly in London’s subway system during the 19th and 20th centuries. This idea, popularized during World War II when people took shelter in the subways and suffered […]

Scientists Crack the Secret to the Perfect Boiled Egg -- and It's Not What You Think

I mean, do you even have a mathematical model for your egg-boiling?

How to milk a potato? Start-up grows dairy protein inside potatoes

This could pave the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective dairy alternative.

World's first lab-grown pet food goes on sale in the UK

With potential benefits for sustainability, animal welfare, and pet health, cultivated meat could revolutionize the pet food industry.

Our Schools Have a Problem: Textbook Math Doesn’t Help in Real Life — and Vice Versa

While market-working kids in India excel at mental calculations, they struggle with textbook math — while schoolchildren fail at simple transactions.

Ancient 6,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origin of Indo-European Languages Spoken by Half the World

New genetic evidence traces the roots of English, Sanskrit, and hundreds of other languages to a group of hunter-gatherers in southern Russia 6,500 years ago.

Just 1 Gram of Omega-3 Daily Can Slow Aging, Landmark Study Finds

Just one dose a day could help you stay young and healthy.

Groundbreaking immunotherapy could finally treat devastating childhood brain tumors

A groundbreaking immunotherapy is showing unprecedented success against one of the deadliest childhood brain cancers — diffuse midline gliomas.

The #1 cause of maternal death in the US: suicide/homicide

It's another health crisis flying right in front of our faces.

5 Everyday Products That Contain Hidden Lead—Are You at Risk?

Lead has made its way to not just your food but also to your lipstick and protein powder. Here's what we know.

Human thought has a speed limit — and it's surprisingly slow

For now, humans remain slow thinkers. We dream faster than we speak. We see more than we can process and we imagine more than we can act upon.

Microplastics can cause brain clots in mice. Could they do the same in humans?

We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health. This study doesn't bode well.

Abortion drug Mifepristone is safer than Viagra or Penicillin. So why do Republicans want to ban it?

The fight over mifepristone isn't about safety—it's about control. RFK Jr. and conservative groups continue pushing misinformation to restrict access.

The largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history is unfolding as President Trump “paused” all public messaging by the CDC

This is exactly the time you'd want clear and transparent communication from health organizations.

You're probably taking your blood pressure reading wrong

Regularly monitoring blood pressure is essential, but are you doing it right? New research reveals that lying down for measurements may be more useful.

An Anthropologist Spent 5 Years Infiltrating the Secret World of 'Broscience' and Steroid Use. Here's What She Learned

An Australian researcher went undercover to learn more about how Broscience experiments with dangerous drugs — and found a surprising way to make it safer.

Slug-Inspired Patch Can Help Cure Painful Oral Lesions

Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.

Gut microbes emerge as a natural game-changing alternative to Ozempic

A gut microbe could naturally regulate sugar cravings and blood sugar levels, offering a promising alternative to drugs like Ozempic.

France reports record seizures of "erectile honey". So, uh, what's erectile honey?

Think twice before reaching for 'Viagra honey'. Beyond being a scam, this adulterated honey poses significant health risks.

Deadly Marburg Virus Resurfaces in Tanzania’s Kagera Region

So far, there is one confirmed case of the Marburg virus in the area and some unconfirmed deaths.

Scientists Discover RNA, Not DNA, Is Behind the Pain and Redness of Sunburn

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

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