Science and Medicine

Brain Cells—Not Lack of Willpower—Determine Obesity, Study Finds

Professor Michael Cowley discovered that a high-fat diet caused brain cells to become insulated...

Hair Shows Link Between Chronic Stress and Heart Attack

“Stress is a serious part of modern life affecting many areas of health and...

Plant Agents Show Promise in Preventing Skin Cancer

“Both the combined agents and the combined treatments work better than single agents or...

Scientists Discover How Chemical Repellants Trip Up Insects

Fire up the citronella-scented tiki torches, and slather on the DEET: Everybody knows these...

Clinical Trial Confirms Effectiveness of Water to Curb Weight Gain

Drinking more water before meals can help promote weight loss, new research suggests. (Credit:...

New Norwegian Earplug Solution to a Deafening Problem

New QUIETPRO earplug with built-in noise dose meter. (Credit: Photo by Marit Hommedal/Statoil) Some...

Why Drunk Drivers May Get Behind the Wheel

Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents claim 17,000 American lives each year—the equivalent of one death...

Predicting how nanoparticles will react in the human body

“This information will allow us to predict where a particular nanomaterial will end up...

Childhood Memories of Father Have Lasting Impact

Men who reported having a good relationship with their father during childhood were more...

Focusing on Immediate Health Effects May Improve Weight Loss

“Our study results challenge people to rethink the way they structure weight loss programs.”...