People with and those carrying extra weight often turn to sugar substitutes. They taste sweet but, unlike sugar, contain no calories. Health organizations around the world, however, are worried about…

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s molecular engineering lab, led by Associate Professor Joyce Chen, conducted a new study that explains why heavy smoking in midlife doubles the risk of…

By around age 50 many people notice food tastes fainter. Nish Manek, a general practitioner in London, shared simple tips to help combat age-related taste loss. Dr. Manek often hears…

Spring is nettle season. That’s when the young stinging leaves are richest in vitamins, and that’s when people start harvesting them, steeping them, adding them to food, and using them…

Scientists from the International Pediatric Sleep Association, the World Sleep Society, and the University of Copenhagen warn that hotter nights are already disrupting sleep for billions of people. As the…

Top contenders for the planet’s most painful stings include bullet ants, warrior wasps, and the tiny Irukandji jellyfish. Some researchers even made careers out of volunteering to be bitten and…

Overall, people pay little attention to how odor pollution affects health and quality of life. Unpleasant smells are often treated as ordinary and insignificant. Researchers say people value their sense…

For many people, pets aren’t just animals — they’re family. Fluffy companions are with us from morning to night, and often through the night too. Sharing a bed with a…

Fifty films, eight Oscar nominations, and two wins — one of which the actor who played Vito Corleone famously refused as a political protest — are just a few highlights…

Even people who seem healthy usually carry viruses inside their bodies. These hidden microbes can cause disease later. But some of those viruses stay dormant, avoiding detection so they aren’t…

It isn’t always easy to tell when your four‑legged friend is in pain. Dogs are often masters at hiding it. Veterinarians from Utrecht University in the Netherlands stepped in to…

Have you ever been shocked by how you look after a long day at work? If so, you’re not alone. Social media has been buzzing about the so-called office-air theory.…

When spring arrives, people usually get more active: they walk outside more, work in the garden, and exercise. But the fun of being outdoors is often spoiled by joint pain.…

How does virtuoso tennis player Jannik Sinner manage to hit the ball at exactly the right moment with staggering precision? And how do we perceive the duration of everyday events…

Other factors matter too — especially keeping the ideal temperature for good sleep. But which sleep position is actually best? To find out whether you should sleep on your back…

What should you know when buying chocolate for Easter — especially eggs and bunnies? Australian dietitians Lauren Ball (University of Queensland) and Emily Birch (Southern Cross University) explain. Easter chocolate…

People who experience it usually describe a sudden door slam, an explosion, a metallic clang, the crash of waves, the hum of electricity, or similar abrupt noises. Maybe you’ve gone…

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU, UK) noticed that married couples share many of the same gut, oral, and skin microbes. But how does that affect partners’ health? Living with…

Researchers in Australia, Chile, and Brazil found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep a night, 4.5 minutes of brisk walking, or at least 50 grams more vegetables a day…

How does a giant lightning bolt affect the mind and the body? Survivors often look normal. But that doesn’t mean they feel normal. Being struck by lightning is rare but…

Is all cholesterol harmful? Does being slim protect you from its damage? British cardiologist Oliver Guttman busts five common cholesterol myths. The Daily Mail asked Dr. Guttman to separate fact…

Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, warn that seemingly harmless “floaters” in the eye can sometimes signal serious vision problems. Floaters: what they are and why they…

That’s the conclusion of a team of scientists from Stockholm University in Sweden. In their new study, the researchers found that people who carry the APOE4 variant — a version…

Coffee is usually linked to increased alertness. But a new study shows coffee also fights stress effectively and helps lower the risk of anxiety and depression. The researchers also identified…

If you look good, you feel good. That old idea still holds now that cosmetic treatments are part of the beauty toolbox. Researchers increasingly conclude that the benefits of this…

An analysis of joint-health data from hundreds of thousands of middle-aged British adults found the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis falls significantly on hot days. Scientists from the McGovern Institute…

Exercise does wonders for the human body. An international team led by researchers at the University of Iowa found that after a single 20-minute session of easy to moderate cycling,…

People looking for romantic relationships can improve their chances if they present themselves the right way in their profile photos. A team of psychologists at the Open University of Catalonia…

represents the Ebers Papyrus, which was discovered in 1872 in Thebes (Upper Egypt) by the German scholar and writer Georg Ebers. According to a new interpretation of the 3,500-year-old Egyptian…

Experts predict that an extraordinary “Godzilla El Niño” event could occur this year. Meteorologists and climate scientists use this unofficial term to describe an exceptionally powerful El Niño. The reference…

Headphones are everywhere. Many people wear them for nearly the entire day. Advice about using headphones usually focuses on loud sounds damaging hearing. But beyond sound, something else ends up…

If you want to lower your dementia risk, you’ve probably heard one piece of advice: “Train your brain.” New research shows that a variety of skills and hobbies act like…

Earlier studies show people who limit social contact face a higher risk of developing cancer. The effect appears strongest in women. Scientists have repeatedly warned that loneliness can seriously harm…

The authors of a new study from Nantong University in China said that sleeping 7 hours and 18 minutes per night may be optimal for preventing the development of insulin…

A large-scale study in the UK confirmed that drinking alcohol is linked to a dangerous type of fat — the kind that accumulates deep around organs in the abdominal cavity.…

Researchers link chronic discomfort in muscles and bones to so-called inflammatory foods in the diet—saturated fats, processed meats, fried foods, caffeine, alcohol, refined flour, store-bought gluten bread, vegetable oils, dairy…

In the aristocratic creative legacy of the first Polish composer to enter the European pantheon of classical music, there are no operas, symphonies, or oratorios—Frédéric Chopin wrote almost exclusively for…

Researchers from the British Heart Foundation and Imperial College London have created a smart shirt designed to detect heart issues, including rare hereditary diseases. How It Works Unlike portable electrocardiograms…

As we age, we face more challenges related to personal grooming. For instance, areas of the body that were once ignored in youth start to sprout more hair. This is…

American researchers assert that a fixed work schedule—from nine in the morning to six in the evening—is best for our health. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, professionals around…

In the American Business Hall of Fame, the founder of Apple stands alongside Thomas Edison. An entrepreneur, inventor, and industrial designer who prioritized the philosophy of product development, he went…

Researchers at Hebei University have discovered a new potential biomarker for Parkinson’s disease lurking in human hair. After analyzing hair from 60 patients with Parkinson’s, researchers compared the results with…

Dex Hunter-Torrike, former head of Google DeepMind, a leading AI research company, has issued a stark warning about a global catastrophe caused by AI. He has crafted communication strategies for…

When faced with a thick layer of icy snow in their yard, the first instinct for many is to rush to the nearest hardware store and grab a bag of…

Almost all of us feel shy sometimes, especially in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. But social anxiety is something else entirely. The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)…

You might wonder what connection there could possibly be between the brain, the gut, and the vagus nerve. It turns out there’s a direct link. To recap, the vagus nerve…

A team of researchers from Rush University Medical Center in the U.S. has found that a lifelong habit of reading helps protect against dementia. The same benefit appeared for other…