Health

Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly

As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome. For a long time, scientists assumed this change would have little impact. The Y chromosome contains...

Scientists link childhood stress to lifelong digestive issues

A new study published in Gastroenterology suggests that stress during early life may increase the risk of digestive...

How often do people really fart? Scientists built smart underwear to find out

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed specifically to measure...

Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea

A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and...

Top Home Remedies for Toothaches

Toothache pain is one of the most uncomfortable and distracting sensations a person can experience. Whether it’s caused...

Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds

Childhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and teenagers in...

Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without

Researchers from several international institutions have uncovered new details about how the malaria parasite grows and spreads. Their work has identified a specialized protein...

Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia

Teens and young adults who survive cancer appear to age more quickly than people their same age who have never had the disease, according...

Healthy Hair Essentials: Tip on How to Use Kaolin Clay, Jojoba Oil, and Other Natural Hair Remedies

Healthy, vibrant hair is a sign of overall wellness and proper hair care. In the growing world of natural remedies and hair products, choosing...

Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise

Shivering in the cold is uncomfortable, but it does force the body to burn extra calories to stay warm. Research has consistently shown that...

Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow

Small shifts in how blood moves through the brain and how brain cells receive oxygen may be closely connected to the risk of Alzheimer's...