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...

Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

Night owls may face higher risks to their heart, especially later in life, with women appearing particularly affected. Adults in midlife...

New review finds wild blueberries support heart and gut health

A newly published scientific review brings together decades of research examining how wild blueberries may influence cardiometabolic health. This area of health includes key...

After 11 years of research, scientists unlock a new weakness in deadly fungi

Fungal infections claim millions of lives every year, yet treatment options have failed to keep pace with the growing danger. Scientists at McMaster University...

The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism

Social media and news feeds are filled with unverified claims about a possible connection between acetaminophen and autism in children. But medical experts say...

One protein may decide whether brain chemistry heals or harms

Tryptophan is widely known for its connection to sleep, but its importance goes much further. The compounds produced from tryptophan help build proteins, generate...

This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

For more than a century, scientists and food companies have been looking for ways to replicate the taste of sugar without its health drawbacks....