Health & Medicine
Physically attractive women don’t have higher levels of sex hormones, new study reveals
This contradicts a rather popular theory.
Cannabis oil improves Crohn’s disease symptoms
Surprisingly, the effect doesn't seem to be related to cannabis' anti-inflammatory properties.
The cerebellum is much more ‘brainy’ than we thought
The 'little brain' is not just involved in muscle coordination -- it also coordinates cognition and emotions.
That cold, gloomy weather you hate? It might give you a heart attack
Bad weather just got a bit worse.
Widows and widowers who suffer from intense grief risk inflammation that can kill
Grief can literally be heartbreaking.
One in ten heavy cannabis users who quit experience withdrawal symptoms
There's such a thing as cannabis withdrawal syndrome, and it's symptoms have been associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders.
The 2016 election was so traumatic it caused PTSD symptoms in 1 in 4 young adults
For some students, the hate speech and divisive campaign of the last election were particularly traumatic.
The smell of lavender really is relaxing, study confirms
There's a bit of science to lavender's magic.
Drug cocktails can almost double lifespan — in worms and fruit flies, so far
The findings suggest that the mechanism would probably work on humans too.
Scientists regrow hair cells in mice, suggesting hearing loss is reversible after all
In the future, growing old may not necessarily mean you'll have bad hearing.
Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins — and we’re not sure why
Who's a good boy? All dogs, that's who. But some have more problems than others.
Pancreatic cells can naturally morph to combat diabetes, pointing to new avenues of treatment
Other cells can likely do it too, the researchers believe.
Sunlight kills indoor germs almost as well as UV rays
Pull the drapes and enjoy free home sanitation, courtesy of the sun.
Breastmilk protects infants from antibiotic-resistant bacteria and improves preemies’ brain development
An aggressive campaign of producers of baby formula has led to a decrease in breastfeeding rates.
Researchers document first evidence of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
We're not sure yet if a father's experience can affect the health of offspring.
Apple donates 1,000 watches for study to monitor binge eating
Every 60 minutes, someone dies in the U.S. because of an eating disorder.
Chili peppers may have antidepressant qualities
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, eased depression symptoms in mice.
Hundreds of dietary supplements are tainted with unlisted drugs
These pose "a serious public health risk." Most are sexual enhancement, weight loss, and bodybuilding supplements.
New 3D-printing process creates ligaments, tendons for transplant — paves the way for replacement organs
Print me a new me, please. Make me taller, too.