The Sleep Position That Could Increase Your Risk Of Heart Problems
Everyone knows that it's important to get enough sleep, but new research is emerging that shows that your sleep position can affect your health.
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You Might Be Flushing Away This Important Health Warning
Most people want to spend as little time as possible thinking about what they leave in the toilet, but they could be missing out on health clues.
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The Truth About The '5-Second Rule' Is Easily Explained By Science
Have you ever dropped food on the floor only to invoke the '5-second rule' before finishing up your snack? Well, science has some thoughts on that.
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What It Means When Your Poop Floats Instead Of Sinks, According To Science
Most stool tends to sink to the bottom of your toilet bowl, but we've all had the occasional 'floater,' and of course science has an explanation.
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The Cranberry Juice 'Myth' That Has Science Divided
The urinary tract–cleansing properties of cranberries are widely touted, but you may be surprised to know that the science on this topic is divided.
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The Weird Thing That Happens When We Poop (But No One Talks About It)
Most people would agree that pooping is a bit of a taboo topic. But it has a strangely pleasant side effect; unfortunately, no one's willing to admit to that.
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What It Really Means When Your Eyelid Twitches
Most of us have experienced the random eyelid twitch from time to time, but probably haven't given much thought to what's going on behind the scenes.
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What Scientists Know About Cholesterol That You Didn't (Until Now)
We've all heard that, cholesterol is bad for us and we should work to reduce its levels in our body, but there are some things you might have missed.
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A Giant Species Could Hold The Secret For Extending Human Lifespans
Increasing human lifespans is a hot topic, but the secret might actually come from another species, which had entirely exceeded scientists' expectations.
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Scientists Finally Spotted An Underwater Ross Seal And It Couldn't Be Cuter
Ross seals are among their kind, and they've= been photographed underwater for the first time. However, relatively little is known about the elusive animal.
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Common Plants That Could Be Attracting Wasps To Your Garden
Even though wasps are an integral part of the environment, no one wants them near their house, but their choice of flower could be attracting them.
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The Scientific Reasons Coke Tastes Better At McDonald's
I've you've ever had a soft drink at a McDonald's, you've likely noticed that Coca-Cola seems to taste better beneath its iconic golden arches.
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The Bizarre Reason Your Hair And Nails Look Like They Keep Growing After Death
No matter what you may have heard, your hair and nails don't continue to grow after you've died, but there is a hint of truth behind this myth.
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The Freshwater Animal That's Unsettlingly Dangerous
Humans evolved to live on land, thus, whenever we enter the water we're at a distinct disadvantage, particularly when it comes to this creature.
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The Hair Myth Scientists Want People To Stop Believing
When it comes to hair growth, there are a lot of old wives' tales floating around out there, and for one in particular, it's time to let it go.
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Scientists Didn't Expect This Body Part To Come To Life After Death
When someone dies, that's generally thought of as the end of all life within them, but it turns out death is a bit more complicated than that.
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Your Immune System Is Doing A Lot More Than Fighting Off Colds
Everyone knows that the immune system is responsible for fighting off illnesses, but you might not know that it's doing a lot more behind the scenes.
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The Real Reason Waiting In Line Feels Like An Eternity
At some point, no matter who you are, you have to wait in line with everyone else, and there's a reason why some waits are longer than others.
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This Body Part Is Eating Itself And You Never Knew It
The human body is constantly recycling and regenerating itself, sometimes that means it has to eat itself, even this organ you might not expect.
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Science Weighs In On The Toilet Myth You Always Thought Was True
It's often been said that our toilet water swirls in the direction it does due to whether it's north or south of the equator, but it's just a myth.
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Scientists Drilled Deep Below The Atlantic Ocean And Found Something Incredible
In the 1970s, government scientists drilling off the Atlantic coast found something surprising, but recent work has turned it into something amazing.
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This Dangerous Fungus Can Make You Sick (And It Might Be Spreading To Your Backyard)
When you think of fungal infections, you probably think of itchy feet, but they can be a lot worse than that, and they me be becoming more common.
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Science Explains The 'Teenager Smell' And Why It Smells Different
Teenagers often smell weird to their parents, but it's not their fault. Rather, there's a biological reason, which might also have a psychological effect.
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The 12 Worst Ways To Die In Space Will Make You Think Twice About Becoming An Astronaut
Space is a spectacular place, but it can also prove deadly, to the point that some space agencies even have plans in case that possibility ever happened.
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The Reason Our Skin Itches Is Grosser Than You Think
Even though having an itch is innocuous, the underlying reason you have the itch in the first place could be more disgusting than you imagined.
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The 'Grand Canyon Of The East' Is Home To A Peculiar Light Phenomenon
Linville Gorge is one of the most majestic canyons in the world, and on clear nights, you might see mysterious lights floating in the air above it.
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The Final Reflex Doctors Check Before Declaring Brain Death
Despite what you may have seen on TV, a diagnosis of brain death isn't an easy thing to give, and actually requires a lot of reflexes to be checked.
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