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Space -- A unique new blood type and 'spiderwebs' on Mars3 days ago
Space -- Science news this week: Wave patterns on Mars and 'free-range' atom clouds1 month ago
Space -- Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color1 month ago
Physics & Mathematics -- AI lies, 'dripping' North America and more.25 days ago
Space -- 'Super-vision' contact lenses and bacteria in space18 days ago
FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY2 years ago
Some early-onset cancers are on the rise. Why?7 days ago
Scientists finally work out how Tylenol works - 130 years after we started using it7 days ago
Ketamine may treat depression by 'flattening the brain's hierarchies,' small study suggests7 days ago
Chemotherapy can make healthy blood cells 'look old' -- Patrick Sullivan2 hours ago
Zapping the brain may help boost math skills, study hints -- RJ Mackenzie6 hours ago
Man's body crawling with parasitic worms after infected kidney transplant at US hospital -- Anna Rogers11 hours ago
Viruses, Infections & Disease2 years ago
Buying guides -- Best air purifiers for pet owners 2025: Remove pet dander, hair and odors -- Tantse Walter -- Last updated28 days ago
New study raises big questions about taurine as anti-aging supplement -- Nicoletta Lanese26 days ago
Combo of cancer therapy drugs increases mice lifespan by 30% -- Patrick Pester1 month ago
Heat waves may accelerate the aging process -- Sanket Jain1 month ago
Years of 'confusion and debate' are over - research finds hormone therapy is good for women's hearts in early menopause -- Matthew Nudy2 months ago
Silent X chromosome genes 'reawaken' in older females, perhaps boosting brain power, study finds -- Nicoletta Lanese3 months ago
Biological secrets of world's oldest woman, Maria Branyas Morera, revealed after death -- Stephanie Pappas3 months ago
Biological aging may not be driven by what we thought -- Nicoletta Lanese4 months ago
13 PROTEINS TIED TO BRAIN AGING SEEM TO SPIKE AT AGES 57, 70 AND 78 -- Emily Cooke6 months ago
Can gray hair be reversed? -- Sarah Wells7 months ago
The brain might have a hidden 'off switch' for binge drinking -- Marianne Guenot -- Published8 days ago
Can weight loss drugs help you drink less alcohol? -- Marianne Guenot -- Published1 month ago
How does alcohol cause cancer? -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published5 months ago
What counts as 'binge drinking'? What about 'high-intensity drinking'? -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published5 months ago
Why do hangovers get worse with age? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published8 months ago
Are people more honest when they're drunk? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published8 months ago
What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? -- Emily Cooke -- Last updated8 months ago
Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups? -- Anna Gora -- Published8 months ago
Finally, scientists explain the dreaded 'red wine headache' -- Emily Cooke -- Published8 months ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this hay fever season -- Molly Cleary15 hours ago
REFERENCE -- Do air purifiers help with allergies? -- Kerry Taylor-Smith7 months ago
Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? -- Emily Cooke -- Last updated7 months ago
REFERENCE -- Do air purifiers help with dust? -- Katie Treharne7 months ago
Could allergies be 'deleted' someday? -- Rebecca Sohn -- Last updated8 months ago
Can you really be allergic to the sun? -- Anna Gora -- Published8 months ago
What causes metal allergies? -- Anna Gora -- Published8 months ago
The 5 most common seasonal allergies -- Anna Gora -- Published8 months ago
Reference -- Do dehumidifiers help with allergies? -- Lawrie Jones7 months ago
Staring at the March 29 solar eclipse can cause eye damage in seconds - and you won't even feel it happening -- Emily Cooke3 months ago
New cells discovered in eye could help restore vision, scientists say -- Emily Cooke3 months ago
Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies -- Marianne Guenot4 months ago
'Vestigial' human ear-wiggling muscle actually flexes when we're straining to hear -- Clarissa Brincat5 months ago
How many more calories does muscle burn than fat? -- Kamal Nahas5 months ago
Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap' -- Nicoletta Lanese5 months ago
Astronauts to grow livers in space, where microgravity might help them thrive -- Stephanie Pappas8 months ago
Scientists launch amazing 'atlas' of embryos, showing how cells move and develop through time -- Nicoletta Lanese8 months ago
Scientists just made mice 'see-through' using food dye - and humans are next -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
'Butterfly effect' may explain some genetic causes of autism -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
Rates of autism diagnosis in children are at an all time high, CDC report suggests -- Sascha Pare8 months ago
Confirmed: No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine, Even for 'At Risk' Kids -- Laura Geggel8 months ago
Autism Risk May Increase If Child's Mother Has High DDT Exposure -- Laura Geggel8 months ago
Can Marijuana Treat Autism? These Clinical Trials Aim to Find Out -- Laura Geggel8 months ago
What's Behind the Recent Rise in Autism in the US? -- Rachael Rettner8 months ago
AI Predicts Autism Based on Infant Brain Scans -- Tracy Staedter8 months ago
Can a Drug That Fights Parasites Also Help with Autism? -- Laura Geggel8 months ago
New Policies Would Threaten Autism Research, Experts Say -- Christopher Wanjek8 months ago
'Microbes of death' can reveal when a frozen body died, forensic scientists explain -- Noemi Procopio8 months ago
Drowning deaths in US on the rise for the 1st time in decades -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
April 8 eclipse could bring uptick in fatal car crashes, scientists caution -- Nicoletta Lanese8 months ago
'We don't yet have the know-how to properly maintain a corpse brain': Why cryonics is a non-starter in our quest for immortality -- Venki Ramakrishnan8 months ago
'Microbiome of death' uncovered on decomposing corpses could aid forensics -- Christoph Schwaiger8 months ago
Undetected brain infections may explain some SIDS cases -- Nicoletta Lanese8 months ago
Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deaths -- Stephanie Pappas8 months ago
Some people whose brains flatline but survive can recall lucid 'experiences of death' -- Rachel Nuwer8 months ago
Night owls may die earlier because they tend to drink and smoke more, study suggests -- Carissa Wong8 months ago
We may finally understand how metformin lowers blood sugar, animal study finds -- Kamal Nahas3 months ago
In a 1st, scientists reversed type 1 diabetes by reprogramming a person's own fat cells -- Tia Ghose8 months ago
Beware smartwatches that claim to monitor blood sugar without skin prick, FDA says -- Nicoletta Lanese8 months ago
Sugar-loving fruit bats' genes could point to new diabetes treatments, scientists say -- Wei Gordon8 months ago
Type 3 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatments -- Lou Mudge8 months ago
Which vegetables are good for diabetics? -- Lou Mudge8 months ago
Vegan diet for diabetes: Tips, benefits and safety -- Anna Gora8 months ago
Which fruits are good for diabetics? -- Joanne Lewsley8 months ago
Type 2 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatment -- Rachael Rettner8 months ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: Up your game with the best cycling footwear -- Sam Hopes12 hours ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best running watches 2025: Our top picks for every runner -- Lloyd Coombes13 hours ago
Buying Guide -- Best workout equipment for home gyms 2025: Exercise in the comfort of your home -- Sam Hopes14 hours ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best Fitbit watches 2025: Tried and tested -- Lloyd Coombes14 hours ago
Buyers guide -- Best running shoes for supination 2025: Find the perfect fit for your feet -- Harry Bullmore14 hours ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best running headphones 2025: Unleash the power of music -- Harry Bullmore14 hours ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best budget exercise bikes 2025: Sturdy, affordable and fun to use -- Maddy Biddulph29 days ago
Buying Guide -- Best rowing machines 2025: Full-body workout in the comfort of your home -- Harry Bullmore29 days ago
Common parasite decapitates human sperm -- Bill Sullivan16 days ago
Iron deficiency in pregnancy can cause 'male' mice to develop female organs -- Clarissa Brincat18 days ago
What are ovarian cysts? -- Jess Thomson2 months ago
Is getting an IUD painful? -- Marilyn Perkins2 months ago
'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds -- Jess Thomson2 months ago
First baby conceived with remotely operated 'automated IVF' has been born -- Elana Spivack2 months ago
Man gets sperm-making stem cell transplant in first-of-its-kind procedure -- Clarissa Brincat2 months ago
'Love hormone' oxytocin can pause pregnancy, animal study finds -- Stephanie Pappas3 months ago
'Mini placentas' in a dish reveal key gene for pregnancy -- Skyler Ware3 months ago
People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why. -- Lori Youmshajekian1 month ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days -- Mindy Weisberger4 months ago
What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits? -- Manuela Callari5 months ago
FDA bans red dye No. 3 in food -- Nicoletta Lanese5 months ago
Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con? -- Donavyn Coffey5 months ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A man's heart stopped after he ate too much licorice -- Nicoletta Lanese7 months ago
Why does meat have more protein than vegetables? -- Marilyn Perkins8 months ago
'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough -- Patrick Pester8 months ago
What are ultraprocessed foods? -- Christoph Schwaiger8 months ago
The rare genetic disease that gives babies hard 'scales' -- Nicoletta Lanese5 days ago
Race and genetics do not line up well, new study confirms -- Elisabeth Mahase26 days ago
Opinion - How much of your disease risk is genetic? It's complicated. By - Arun Durvasula - Published - 25 May 251 month ago
US baby receives first-ever customized CRISPR treatment for genetic disease -- Nicoletta Lanese1 month ago
New CRISPR alternative can 'install' whole genes, paving the way to treatment for many genetic disorders -- Nicoletta Lanese7 days ago
Immune system genes are linked to bigger brains and longer lifespans in mammals -- Kamal Nahas1 month ago
Unique genes pinpointed in legendary 'women of the sea' in South Korea -- Kristel Tjandra1 month ago
The rare genetic disorder that forces people to avoid sunlight -- Emily Cooke2 months ago
DNA from across the ages can reveal migrations of Iron-Age people and genes that protected against Chernobyl radiation -- Emily Cooke2 months ago
The human heart: Facts about the body's hardest-working muscle -- Mindy Weisberger -- Last updated4 days ago
A rare genetic disease stained a woman's heart black -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published4 days ago
How do fitness trackers measure your heart rate? -- Anna Gora -- Published4 days ago
'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches stabilized woman's heart as she awaited transplant -- Jess Thomson -- Published4 days ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got 'broken heart syndrome' after eating too much wasabi -- Mindy Weisberger -- Published4 days ago
How many blood types are there? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published4 days ago
Women are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. Here's why. -- Amy Huebschmann -- Published4 days ago
'Wake-up call': Women are more likely than men to die of complications after heart surgery -- Julie Goldenberg -- Published4 days ago
How many times does a heart beat in a day? What about in a lifetime? -- Mindy Weisberger -- Published4 days ago
Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms -- Michael Schubert8 months ago
Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize -- Nicoletta Lanese8 months ago
Why are some people's mosquito bites itchier than others'? New study hints at answer -- Michael Schubert8 months ago
Scientists breed most human-like mice yet -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
Master regulator of inflammation found - and it's in the brain stem -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
Women have 4 times men's rate of autoimmune disease. The X chromosome may be to blame. -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
Why is snot sticky? -- Anna Gora8 months ago
Inflammation is a 'mismatch between our evolutionary history and modern environment,' says immunologist Ruslan Medzhitov -- Emily Cooke8 months ago
Feature - 'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are reprogramming the body's natural superpower - By - Emily Cooke - Published - 10 December 232 months ago
Opinion - Thimerosal carries no health risks and is almost never used anyway. So why are anti-vaxxers obsessed with it? By - Terri Levien - Published - 30 June 251 day ago
Drug slashes migraine days by half in early trial - and it may work with completely 'new mechanism' -- Marianne Guenot2 days ago
College student discovers psychedelic fungus that eluded LSD inventor -- Patrick Pester27 days ago
Weed may be bad for your heart, whether you smoke or consume edibles -- Lauren Schneider28 days ago
A single molecule may treat rare, devastating mitochondrial diseases -- Nicoletta Lanese2 months ago
Scientists test first-ever vaccine for acne: Here's what we know -- Emily Cooke2 months ago
Experimental 'Ozempic pill' shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes -- Nicoletta Lanese2 months ago
What are mRNA vaccines, and how do they work? -- Marilyn Perkins2 months ago
Deadly motor-neuron disease treated in the womb in world 1st -- Jess Thomson4 months ago
1 PSYCHEDELIC PSILOCYBIN DOSE EASES DEPRESSION FOR YEARS, STUDY REVEALS -- Jane Palmer13 days ago
Does the color purple really exist? -- Alice Sun17 days ago
Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage -- Manuela Callari22 days ago
'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans do -- Jennifer Zieba26 days ago
Electronic face 'tattoos' could measure your mental strain at work -- RJ Mackenzie26 days ago
How are you able to read words without vowels? -- Roberta McLain29 days ago
Can adults grow new brain cells? -- Marilyn Perkins1 month ago
Buying Guide - Best exercise bikes 2025: From budget options to premium smart bikes - By - Sam Hopes - Last updated - 1 July 252 hours ago
Scientists discover never-before-seen part of human cells -- Christoph Schwaiger1 day ago
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New blood test detects cancers 3 years before typical diagnosis, study hints -- Kamal Nahas1 day ago