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Many drugs have mirror image chemical structures, like an evil twin
While one may be helpful, the other may be harmful.
Harvard scientists closer to solving centuries-old heart mystery
Heart muscle is shaped like a spiral, a mystery that has eluded scientists since 1669. New research has recreated the structure.
Oxford scientists develop a cheap nasal spray that cuts COVID risk by 62%
It’s simple to make, easy to use, and should work against any variant.
Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them
A food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat.
Misinformation abounds because “trusted” sources promote untrustworthy information
Scientific journals, which are supposed to be the sacred scriptures of academia, are often full of shoddy research and misinformation.
A coming tidal wave: The opioid epidemic is about to get a whole lot worse
"This fourth wave will be worse than it’s ever been before."
Do we like our friends because they stink like we do?
When it comes to vetting people for friendship, body odor seems to be a decisive factor.
CRISPR cure for high cholesterol enters first human trial
It could permanently lower cholesterol — and permanently reduce your risk of having a heart attack.
Y chromosome loss can lead to an increased risk of heart failure and disease
While Y chromosome loss was first observed in 1963, it was not until 2014 that researchers found the link to a shorter life span.
What is your lifetime risk of depression?
It’s estimated that one-in-three women and one-in-five men have an episode of major depression by the age of 65.
Why does music numb physical pain? Scientists uncover clues.
Music and sounds only seem to reduce pain in mice when played at a specific volume.
Your internal clock dictates when you eat, sleep, and might have a heart attack
It's common knowledge that syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being.
Researchers discover how to improve eyesight naturally
The world is aging, and with age comes vision decline. New research may have found how to improve eyesight in an accessible way.
Humans are evolving a new artery
More humans are being born with a third arm artery, an example of microevolution happening right before our eyes.
He lost his baby daughter. Then he turned his grief into a tool for NICU parents.
NicoBoard is an app that helps parents make sense of a frightening time.
“Assisted suicide” is a loaded term. It’s not the same as suicide.
More than 20% Americans live in a state with access to a medically assisted death.
Anti-hangover pill promises to break down 70% of alcohol in an hour
Myrkl (pronounced "miracle") is supposed to let you go wild without facing the consequences the next day. But does it actually work?
Men have pelvic floors too – and can benefit when they exercise them regularly
Should men be doing kegels?
How do painkillers actually kill pain?
From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it’s about meeting the pain where it’s at.
Some viruses make people smell delicious to mosquitoes
The good news is that it can be countered with acne medication.
Why do so many American men die by suicide?
Most American men who die by suicide do not have any known history of mental health problems. So, what is to blame?
A dog cancer vaccine may save them — and, one day, us
A successful trial that tested a vaccine against bladder cancer in dogs could help develop a similar one for humans.
Sepsis still kills 1 in 5 people worldwide
Two ICU physicians offer a new approach to stopping it.
Why do women always feel cold? Science can explain
The biology behind your office's air conditioning war.
10-second balance test is a powerful predictor of death for older adults
A study finds that older adults who cannot balance on one foot for ten seconds have an 84% higher risk of death than those who can.
How child mortality fell from 40% to 3.7% in 200 years
In 200 years, the mortality rate for children under the age of five (per 1,000 live births) has dropped from 40% to 3.7%.
Why the U.S. leads other wealthy nations in deaths of despair
Deaths of despair are skyrocketing in the U.S., while at the same time, they are falling in other wealthy countries. What are we doing wrong?
This molecule may be the “secret sauce” of exercise — but it won’t work as a pill
"Lac-Phe" grants obese mice the benefits of exercise — without exercising. But don't expect an "exercise pill."
Wearable tech: eating and playing our way to a longer lifespan
Wearable technology can help increase lifespan by changing what we know about our dietary needs and creating new ways to exercise.