Health

New Research

This 3,000-Year-Old Human Skeleton Reveals the Earliest Known Example of Cancer

Skeletal scans of the remains, which were found in Sudan, shows the cancer had spread before the victim died

March 19, 2014

New Research

Give Rats THC, And Their Kids’ Brains Look Different

The progeny of rats that were exposed to marijuana show some differences

March 17, 2014

New Research

Forests Around Chernobyl Aren’t Decaying Properly

It wasn’t just people, animals and trees that were affected by radiation exposure at Chernobyl, but also the decomposers: insects, microbes, and fungi

March 14, 2014

New Research

Why Google Flu Trends Can’t Track the Flu (Yet)

The vaunted big data project falls victim to periodic tweaks in Google’s own search algorithms

March 13, 2014

These Teenagers Have Already Accomplished More Than You Ever Will

The winners of this year’s Intel Science Talent Search take on flu vaccines, stem cells and tools for diagnosing cancer

March 12, 2014

Cool Finds

Activity Bands Can See You Run, But Not Deadlift

Bands are good at walking and running, but lose their accuracy for other types of exercise

March 11, 2014

Cool Finds

There Are Indeed Side Effects to Sword Swallowing

From “sword throat” to putting a hole in your pharynx, sword swallowing comes with a few risks

March 11, 2014

New Research

Parents Playing With Their Phones Have Less Patience for Their Kids

Kids compete with Candy Crush and texting for a parental attention

March 11, 2014

Tech Watch

This Wearable ‘Heart Sock’ May Someday Save Lives

Inventors say a new device can detect irregularities and even intervene before heart attacks turn deadly

March 10, 2014

New Research

One Drink Might Be Enough to Make People 55 And Older Unsafe Drivers

Older adults may be more susceptible to the effects of alcohol on driving performance

March 10, 2014

Tech Watch

Just How Smart Can a Toothbrush Be?

Two companies compete to get the first smart electric toothbrush—complete with a smartphone app—on the market

March 7, 2014

New Research

As Temperatures Rise, Malaria Will Invade Higher Elevations

Malaria is already infiltrating highland areas in Colombia and Ethiopia that were previously protected from the disease by cool mountain temperatures

March 6, 2014

Cool Finds

Some Tattoo Inks Can Burn You During an MRI

It’s rare, and no good reason to skip your MRI, but it can happen

March 6, 2014

Trending Today

How Taboos Around Menstruation Are Hurting Women’s Health

Poor menstrual hygiene and social stigmas can hurt women’s health, and the economy

March 6, 2014

Tech Watch

How To Run 30 Health Tests On a Single Drop of Blood

Say goodbye to lengthy blood work. A new lab called Theranos says its method is faster, more accurate and much less painful

March 6, 2014

New Research

If You’re Not Straight, You’re at Higher Risk for Domestic Violence

And most help-centers and laws focus exclusively on straight female victims

March 5, 2014

Trending Today

Everybody Chill Out, Eating Meat Isn’t Going to Kill You

A new study suggesting that a meat-rich diet is just as bad as smoking has some problems

March 5, 2014

New Research

The World’s Largest Virus Was Just Resurrected From 34,000-Year-Old Permafrost

It’s not a threat to humans, but does show that ancient viruses can persist for millennia and remain a potential health threat

March 3, 2014

For People with Dementia, Does It Take a Village?

A community in the Netherlands has become a model for how to help people feel at home even after they’ve lost their memory

March 3, 2014

Tech Watch

Can This Toilet Save Millions of Lives?

A solar-powered toilet is the latest hope for the 2.5 billion people without access to clean water

March 3, 2014