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...

This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer

Over the last decade, scientists at Northwestern University have identified a key insight about how vaccines work. The ingredients matter, but the way those...

This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%

New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental sustainability, may help people...

One simple daily change that could slash depression risk

Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age....

Ancient Chinese medicine may hold the key to hair regrowth

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most widespread form of hair loss, affecting millions of people around the world. Medications such as finasteride and minoxidil...

A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color

Researchers at Caltech and USC have created a new medical imaging approach that quickly produces 3D color images showing both the physical structure of...

Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression

What if an injectable protein could one day help repair both "leaky gut" and severe depression? New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), published...