Vomit Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
If you're going to partake in the human experiment, you're going to barf at some point, so you might as well be able to separate fact from fiction.
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Everyone Had It In Their Home In The '70s. Science Might Explain Why It Was So Hard To Look Away
There's no doubt that the '70s were a groovy time and when we look back at the trends of the era there are some fads that are impossible to ignore.
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Scientists Say People Who Live Past 110 Have This Unusually High Biomarker In Common
Living past the age of 110 is a rare feat, which is why scientists went and analyzed the blood of those who made it that far, and found a surprise.
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The Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Outbreak That's Spreading In The US
There's a new fungal infection spreading across the US and the world, and its resilience and lethality should have you more than a little worried.
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Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind Why Gen Z Is Aging Faster Than Their Parents
There are a lot of factors that go into how fast we age, and scientists think they have identified many of the factors making Gen Z age faster.
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6 Healthy Habits Of People Who Lived Past 100
Living to the ripe old age of 100 isn't something that just happens, you've got to put some work in, and there are some habits that are more helpful.
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The Eye Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Our sight is probably the most relied upon of our senses, so there's a lot of advice out there for how to take care of our eyes, not all of it true.
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Scientists Reconstructed A 1.5 Million-Year-Old Face. What They Saw Complicates Evolution.
The intersection of technology and anthropology is helping us answer questions about our origins, but it's also giving us some new ones as well.
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Scientists Say Drinking This Juice Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Managing your blood pressure is something that's important for everyone, and there may be a simple juice you can drink to help keep it under control.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Caffeine That Aren't Often Discussed
Millions of people in the US regularly consume caffeine in some form or another, but most of them are likely unaware of its long-term effects.
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Scientists Say This Is Why Children Pick Up New Languages Faster Than Adults
Many people have noted the phenomenon of children picking up second languages faster than adults, and scientists have a few theories why that is.
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In 1967, Lab Workers Handling Imported Monkeys Started Falling Ill; Scientists Found A Deadly New Virus
In 1967 a few labs in Europe started using a new monkey for vaccine production, but this monkey was carrying a virus that ended up killing 7 people.
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Morning Sickness Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Morning sickness is a depressingly common symptom of pregnancy, thus it's not surprising that there are a lot of false beliefs surrounding it.
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Scientists Say This Ancient Protein Could Be A Powerful Weapon In The Fight Against Cancer
There's a lot of genetic code inside of us that's been around for a while, like this cancer-fighting protein that we're just beginning to understand.
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Scientists Explained The Mystery Behind Why Music Gets Stuck In Your Head
Everyone knows just how annoying an earworm can be, but they're only like that because of the ways in which our brain has learned to interact with music.
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You Should Think Twice Before Washing Your Raw Chicken
Everyone knows how important food safety is when it comes to preparing poultry, but one thing you should not do is wash your chicken in the sink.
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Scientists Say This 3.8 Million-Year-Old Face Solved A Major Mystery Of Human Evolution
The record of humanity is incomplete, but researchers discovered a well-preserved skull which calls into question assumptions about how evolution truly works.
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Sneezing Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Sneezing is something we all do, so it's no surprise that there are a lot of myths and folk beliefs surrounding this common physical process.
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What Are The Health Drawbacks Of Plant-Based Meats? Scientists Are Still Debating It
Plant-based meats seem like a healthy alternative to their natural counterparts, but the processing they go through might actually make that less true.
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Six People Were Sealed In A Simulated Spacecraft For 520 Days, Then Scientists Found Something In Their Poop
Space is known to have physical effects on the human body, but even simulated space travel was found to have a notable effect on astronauts' guts.
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Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Eyes (And Nose) When It Comes To Food Safety
When it comes to deciding whether food is safe to eat or not, most of us rely on our eyes or nose, but experts say that's not the best method.
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In The '50s, The US Military Ran Risky Germ Warfare Experiments On Unsuspecting Americans
When it comes to conducting shady experiments, there are few more infamous than the US military, which ran their experiments on uninformed citizens.
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Scientists Say This Is The Reason You Hate The Sound Of Your Own Voice
Everyone thinks they know their own voice, until they hear it directly. The discomfort is rooted in the sound itself, but also in something psychological.
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Not Drinking, Not Smoking: Scientists Say This Daily Habit Could Mess With Your Health
Most of us are well aware of the adverse effects of tobacco and alcohol on the body, but those aren't the only things you should be worried about.
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Science Explains Why You Dream About Your Ex
Everybody dreams, even if you don't remember them, and you may be surprised to learn that you're not the only one still dreaming about your ex.
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The Bizarre Phenomenon That Can Happen To Human Skin After Death
Death may be the great leveler, but there's still a lot about it that we don't understand, including a strange thing that can happen to your skin.
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Doctor Reveals The 2 Most Physically Painful Ways To Die
Death is never a particularly pleasant thing, but not all deaths are necessarily made equal, with certain, severe cases usually being considerably more painful.
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