Health

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 sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial...

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...

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...

Top Home Remedies for Toothaches

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

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...

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....

Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life

Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science...

The simplest way teens can protect their mental health

Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits for teenagers and young adults, according...

Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence showing that type 2 diabetes directly changes the heart's structure and how it produces...