Health & Medicine
Brits learn how much healthcare costs in the US — their reaction is priceless
Are Americans equally shocked by universal healthcare and decently priced services?
Measles infected 10 million, claimed over 142,000 lives last year
Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.
Birth control pills may shrink a part of the brain, lowering sex drive
Many heterosexual couples that use oral contraceptives report having less sex than those who use condoms or other forms of contraceptives. Doctors have long believed that this is due to...
New vaccine is incredibly efficient at preventing typhoid
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading in some parts of the world so this news comes in the nick of time.
We have the first genetic evidence of human self-domestication
Our ancestors screened partners for 'niceness' -- and our genomes reflect that.
Language forms spontaneously, and fast
People love to communicate -- there are over 7,000 languages in use today.
Is that bowl of ramen giving you a stroke? A study says ‘maybe’
The high salt content of ramen could increase your chances of having a stroke.
Most people struggle to read cats’ expressions, but “cat whisperers” don’t
It's a skill that can likely be trained, the team explains.
That make-up you’re using? It’s probably riddled with superbugs
Nine in ten make-up bags contained dangerous microbes. The newly popular ‘beauty blender’ products were worst offenders.
Neuromorphic chip mimics biological neurons to prevent heart failure
Bionic chips could one day offer a novel therapy for sleep apnoea and heart failure.
Eye-tracking technology reveals what makes female breasts attractive
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which is why researchers turned to eye-tracking technology to perfect their work in plastic surgery.
Which CBD Gummies Are the Best for Pain Management?
CBD is all the rage right now -- and for good reason. In fact, CBD products are so popular you can even find them in the form of gummies.
Are You Sabotaging your Mental Health?
If you feel your mental health slipping away look for these signs.
Brush your teeth if you want to protect your heart, new study recommends
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, a surprising new study shows.
Scientists confirm “Habsburg jaw” is the result of royal inbreeding
Marrying in the family cemented the Habsburgs' empire but it also brought their downfall.
Mortality rates are rising among working-age Americans, but not in other countries
The study represents one of the most comprehensive analyses of U.S. mortality rates among the 50 states.
Neanderthal extinction could have been driven by inbreeding, demographic issues — not modern humans
"Our results indicate that the disappearance of Neanderthals might have resided in the smallness of their population(s) alone," the paper's abstract reads.
Measles cases spike globally with a 26% increase from last year
The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.
These researchers want to innovate dough-making — with physics
Classic science, budding its way into something that's been going on for millennia.
Play non-digital board games to keep your mind perky in old age
I'll be a genius by the time I hit 70.
