HEALTH
Boys' IQs May Be Impacted by Moms' Pregnancy Stress Levels
Researchers in Denmark found that increased cortisol, a stress hormone, in the third trimester may have a lasting impact on boys aged seven.
Scientists Reveal How Autism Develops in Kids
The researchers hope that these findings will help in the development of more effective drugs to manage the symptoms of autism.
Just a Few Days on Night Shift Has 'Long-Term' Consequences
Researchers have demonstrated how shift work can throw our natural metabolic cycles out of sync.
Deaf Baby Girl Hears for First Time in 'Mind-Blowing' Gene Therapy Trial
A clinical trial sponsored by the biotech company Regeneron has produced 'jaw-droppingly good' early results.
Adding Salt to Your Food May Significantly Increase Stomach Cancer Risk
"We want to raise awareness of the negative effects of extremely high salt consumption," researcher Tilman Kühn said.
Was COVID Vaccine Recalled Over Health Danger Fears? What We Know
AstraZeneca, which is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine, says independent estimates show that it saved over 6.5 million lives in the first year of its use.
I Had Cancer. My Treatment Was Eye-Opening About Addiction
I've had two different types of cancer in two years and in both instances, I was screened, diagnosed early, and ushered into care.
99% of US Car Interiors Release Suspected Cancer-Causing Agents: Study
"Commuting to work shouldn't come with a cancer risk, and children shouldn't breathe in chemicals that can harm their brains on their way to school," the researchers say.
Scientists Reveal Ultra-Processed Foods Most Likely to Shorten Your Life
New research shows that some processed foods are much worse than others when it comes to all-cause mortality.
Bad Sleep as a Kid May Increase Psychosis Risk
Researchers suggest increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood may be linked to inflammation caused by a weakened immune system.
US Facing 'Epidemic' of Parental Burnout
Parental burnout is strongly associated with childhood mental health problems, new research shows.
FLiRT COVID Variants: What Are the Symptoms?
The new variants' rapid spread has led to a warning about a potential "summer wave" of infections.
Scientists Reveal Cancer's Atomic Secrets—'Whole New Layer to Medicine'
The discovery offers an exciting avenue for potential future early cancer diagnoses.
Medicare Program Suddenly Ending Leaves Seniors in Limbo
Medicare recently announced a pilot program would be coming to a close and the end arrived years before the originally scheduled conclusion date.
Canada's Unofficial First Lady Sophie Grégoire Trudeau: "I Don't Live my Life with the Cameras on"
Canada's unofficial first lady Sophie Grégoire Trudeau talks working through trauma, relationships in the public eye and her new book exploring mental health
Neuroscientists Reveal 'Neural Compass' That Stops You From Getting Lost
The discovery offers new insights for conditions like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's, in which navigation and orientation are often impaired.
Map Reveals Best and Worst US States for Sperm Health
"Sperm quality can't be taken for granted—it really can vary, depending on where you live and how healthy you are," an expert says.
Bird Flu in US: What We Know, What We Don't
After 1 in 5 commercial milk samples in the U.S. were found to contain traces of the virus, should we be concerned?
Warning as Gas Stoves May Kill 19,000 Americans Each Year
"If you own a gas or propane stove, you need to reduce pollutant exposures using ventilation," one researcher said.
How the Venomous Red Head Centipede Could Save Lives
The centipedes contain numerous chemicals, including some that reduce inflammation and renal fibrosis.
Scientists Reveal How To Age Healthily for Women
Those who began the intervention after the age of 55 still saw equally positive results, new research shows.
Resyncing Your Body Clocks May Fight Aging
Researchers from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona hope that their findings could help develop "treatments for age-related diseases and aging itself."
Scientists Reveal How To Spot Toxic 'Poison Books'
Four arsenic books have been quarantined from the French National Library, but they're in the U.S. too.
Scientists Raise Alarm Over New Invisible Indoor Air Pollution
Children may be particularly vulnerable, researchers warn.