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...

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...

MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start

A diet high in fat is one of the strongest contributors to liver cancer risk. New research from MIT sheds light on why this...

ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought

Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among children. In the United...

A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory

Temporal lobe epilepsy causes repeated seizures and often interferes with memory and thinking. New research now suggests that this condition is also tied to...