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Monkeypox is spreading around the world — here's why you shouldn't panic
An unusually high number of cases have been found in places where the virus isn't endemic.
How often should you poop? Why holding it in can lead to “significant gastrointestinal problems”
Everyone is different, but it’s important to know your own body’s “transit time.”
Antibiotics can hurt your gut microbiome, leading to a deadly fungal infection — study
One of the risk factors for getting invasive candidiasis is antibiotics.
Melting permafrost could expose millions to invisible cancer-causing gas
Inside the race against radon.
Researchers: Pump iron for 30 minutes a week to ward off early death
A little goes a long way.
Study reveals a surprising link between sleep and appetite
How much sleep do you need to lose weight? It's less than you think.
Vitamin D supplements may have a protective effect on the immune system
To take or not to take, that is the question.
You need to watch the most heroic swordfighting movie on Amazon Prime ASAP
Maybe you haven't seen this cult classic, but you'll definitely recognize its most famous line.
How does air quality affect longevity? Brain study reveals a beneficial link
Wearing a mask could have hidden benefits.
Scientists unravel an intriguing link between meditation and immunity
Far less exercise than you think could cut your chances of a deadly brain condition
Just 18 minutes a day. Sounds doable.
Going to bed after this specific time damages metabolic health — study
In a study published last week in Diabetologia, both disturbed sleep patterns and going to sleep after midnight were correlated to a less-than-optimal postprandial response.
Evolutionary biologists reveal how exercise unlocks human longevity
On the flip side, there are biological penalties for not working out.
Scientists find the best bedtime for heart health
Stop draggin’ your heart around, past 10 p.m.
Good fat vs bad fat: Study links one type of fat to a higher risk of stroke
However, scientists have long struggled to prove which kind of fat matters.
Why one type of massage can help muscles heal faster — study
There’s a curious link between mechanical stimulation, skeletal muscle repair, and immune function.
Diet study reveals optimal number of hours to sleep to boost good snack habits
If you needed another reason to prioritize sleep...
Scientists identify how many hours to eat a day to optimize longevity
Maintaining an eating schedule may help safeguard your long-term health.
Does gut health affect weight? A new study reveals critical new data
Healthy weight loss may have less to do with limiting what you eat, and more to do with what you eat.
Want to get better at exercising? Scientists endorse these 2 fitness hacks
New research endorses choosing specific goals and pushing yourself to start immediately.
Detox
How does social media affect body image in men? The dangers of Instagram, explained
Facebook has admitted to making body image issues worse for one in three teen girls, and boys are suffering as well.
Doctors say how to untangle mental and sexual health
Medical professionals unravel the complex link between sexual and mental health.
What mental health experts say people get wrong about divorce
Is a “painless” divorce possible? Experts say that’s the wrong question.
What causes Muscle Dysmorphia? Symptoms, treatment, and more
An apparent rise in Muscle Dysmorphia among men is worrying experts because the disorder can be dangerous
Is creatine necessary? A shortage of the cult-like supplement forces lifters to question its importance
While creatine has a long history as a strength and performance supplement, there’s still a bit of confusion around it.
Do three-second lifts work? A sports science breaks down how much time you should actually spend lifting weights
A few seconds of lifting a day can lead to strength, but there’s a catch.
How to start lifting at any age
Does strength fade as we age — or can we maintain it?
Why is it nearly impossible to master the squat?
The exercise may take a lifetime to master.
Is lifting weights good for runners? Yes, if you do it right
Strength training can help runners achieve faster times and prevent common injuries.
How to set weight lifting goals and succeed: 3 expert tips to hit your benchmarks
Finding balance is key to following through on your goals.
What are good weight lifting benchmarks? The science of milestones, explained
We all train to get somewhere, even if we don’t know where to.
What time should you eat to gain muscle? The complex science, explained
Does meal timing affect muscle growth? Here’s what you need to know.
Is coffee before workouts good or bad? The benefits of caffeine, explained
How to get good at exercise: The secret is right in front of you
Here are the exercises to try again.
Upper body strength: The exercises and stretches you need to try
Too many “leg days”? Here’s how to catch up your upper body.
Does sprint training increase strength? What weight lifters need to know
Sprint training should be viewed as a type of strength training.
Exercises for better posture: 2 hacks lifters should try now
Here's how weight lifters can improve one critical feature, their posture, and why that's critical for strength.
Best stretching exercises: Why lifting is about more than strength
Here's how weight lifters can improve through mobility work and stretching.
Is grip strength important for weight lifting? 3 facts you need to know
Here's how to improve one of the most important elements of weight lifting.
Why gaining weight when lifting weights isn’t a problem
Here are three questions weight lifters need to ask.
Psychology
Appearing stressed out could have one paradoxical effect on others
It turns out, humans are quite good at recognizing when someone is feeling stressed.
First-of-its-kind study reveals transgender children are extremely unlikely to retransition
And if they do transition to another identity later, chances are it’s not cis.
How to treat adult ADHD: A psychologist explains medication and more
The experience of ADHD isn’t entirely based in genetics.
Can restaurant menus help diners choose climate-friendly meals?
Two key fixes could seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions when eating out.
Monkeypox is spreading around the world — here's why you shouldn't panic
An unusually high number of cases have been found in places where the virus isn't endemic.
Omicron subvariants: An epidemiologist answers 5 essential questions
Here’s a rundown.
More than half of Americans have had Covid-19 — here's how to tell if you are one of them
The CDC says 60 percent of people in the U.S. have contracted Covid-19 since the pandemic began.
Mask recommendations are constantly in flux — here's the last mask guide you'll ever need
Few mitigation measures have inflamed tensions more than masks and mask mandates.
Overconfidence kills: The CDC and WHO still haven’t learned how to effectively communicate uncertainty
If there's one communications lesson from the pandemic, it's the importance of navigating uncertainty.
The Bubble review: Judd Apatow’s new Netflix comedy is the worst movie of 2022
Pandemic humor that’s so bad, it’s upsetting.
Covid-19 demonstrates a flaw of human psychology we’ve known about for centuries
We can and should do better.
Child Covid-19 vaccines: What the U.K.'s confusing rollout reveals
The aim is not to tackle omicron, but to future-proof childhood immunity against the next generation of variants.
You don’t need an Omicron-specific Covid-19 booster — here’s why
Get your booster.
The secret to treating Long Covid may lie in the gut microbiome
Bacterial populations may predict who gets Long Covid.
Why Covid-19 could give Conservative politics a huge boost in 2022
It’s set to be an intense year.
Covid-19 could become the next cholera if we ignore this one deadly lesson
The cholera of today can teach us about the Covid-19 of tomorrow.
Weed won't prevent Covid-19, but scientists are finding surprising cannabis connections
Cannabis compounds could help treat Covid-19, but it's still too early to tell.
How a new patent-free Covid-19 vaccine could help end the pandemic
The world has a new Covid-19 vaccine in its arsenal — and at a fraction of the cost per dose.
Do rapid tests detect Omicron? That and 3 other vital questions, answered
From when to test to where, here’s what you need to know.
Covid-19 quarantine guidelines: Why the U.K. is taking a radical approach
We need much more time.
Sunday Scaries
New ADHD research reveals clues to “maladaptive daydreaming” condition
“ADHD-like symptoms can result from MD, but they are not one and the same.”
Best diet to boost mood? A study on men and depression reveals the answer
“Diet could definitely be the first step towards recovery.”
Scientists reveal 2 perilous side effects of poor mental health on one vital organ
There is a bidirectional relationship between mental health and heart health.
Feeling anxious? Mental-health experts reveal how to build a ‘mental gym’
How to confront anxiety in the moment — and prepare for when it strikes again.
How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
How to make scientifically perfect ice cream
It's all about balancing the equation.
How yeast makes bread bubbly and delicious
How to make fluffy, delectable meringue using science
A scientific look at the power of eggs.
The Science Behind Crunchy Fried Chicken
How flavor chemists designed the controversial pumpkin spice
A little nutmeg has caused so much drama.
How to create the perfect scoop of ice cream — with science
When one element goes up, the other must come down.
Mastering sourdough with the science of yeast
How to use the magic microorganisms that make bread rise to create a golden brown loaf.
Why science is so important for the decadent pavlova
Pavlovas are a decidedly retro dessert named after a Russian ballerina.
How to get the crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken using science
A food scientist lays out the process of “flash evaporation” to achieve a crispy, dry exterior with a satisfying bite.
Beer + Chicken = Slammable Chicken
Cooking with beer can be easy — if you follow a few basic scientific laws.
How to turn the volume way up on a classic ceviche using science
A culinary scientist talks about the power of cooking with acid in the kitchen.
The science of grilling with smoke
A renowned molecular gastronomy chef shows you how. 🔥
2 beers and a little science can make a slammable chicken
Beer can enhance food in two ways: The alcohol's chemical abilities and the flavor — pilsner, in my case — can elevate your dish.
Eat Better
How a genetically-engineered tomato could help solve a global health crisis
Plus: A massive driving headache could soon be a thing of the past.
Best diet to boost mood? A study on men and depression reveals the answer
“Diet could definitely be the first step towards recovery.”
Lemon water won’t detox or energize you — but here’s what it can do
Lemon juice may have other benefits, but research so far has been mixed.
Does smoked meat cause cancer? A dietitian assesses the damage
Your BBQ could come with a side of P.A.H.s and H.C.A.s.
Antibiotics can hurt your gut microbiome, leading to a deadly fungal infection — study
One of the risk factors for getting invasive candidiasis is antibiotics.
A brief history of video game poop
A trail of turds from Earthbound to Death Stranding.
Axiom Mission 1 splashdown and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Here are the biggest science stories of the week.
Here's what drinking aloe vera juice really does to your body
A nutritionist explains the dangers of this new TikTok trend.
Poop transplants could be used to treat peanut allergies — study
Fecal microbiota therapy shows early promise as a treatment for the potentially life-threatening allergy.
This elusive toxin in the gut reawakens "zombie" viruses
Colibactin has been confounding scientists for almost two decades. New research uncovers one piece of the puzzle.
Study: Multiple sclerosis patients have a different gut microbiome
The condition has confounded scientists. Do bacteria in the gut hold any answers?
A pair of gut enzymes could be key to universal organ donation — a holy grail of medicine
Scientists successfully changed the blood type of human lungs in the lab.
The secret to treating Long Covid may lie in the gut microbiome
Bacterial populations may predict who gets Long Covid.
Gut microbiome study reveals the depths of racial health disparities
Time for a gut check.
Gut study reveals why pandas get huge despite their terrible diet
Trust the gut.
Want to quit smoking but too scared of weight gain? Your gut may hold the key
The gut microbiome is more powerful than you think.
Fiber is better for immunity than probiotics — study
A new survey of dietary habits and probiotic intake among melanoma patients suggests it might be better for immunity to eat fiber than probiotics.
Sleep science: 6 connections show how gut health influences slumber
Getting good shut-eye has more to do with your gut than you realize.
Neanderthal discovery reveals an important lesson for human gut health
A study earlier this year looked at fecal samples from Neanderthals, finding diverse microbiota that suggest a plant-rich diet and more health insights.
Gut study reveals DNA changes in bacteria may alter how the body absorbs fat
In a study published this week in the journal 'Cell Host & Microbe,' scientists analyzed the genetic makeup of the myriad organisms within the gut microbiome.
Sex and relationships
Why wearing socks during sex helps you have orgasms
The science behind a viral TikTok explained.
Some dangerous — even banned — drugs lurk in dietary supplements
What are these hidden substances, and why do they matter?
Overturning Roe v. Wade will make the U.S.’s horrifying maternal mortality rates even worse
Maternal mortality rates have been increasing in the United States for decades.
Study confirms the “orgasm gap” is more social than biological
This way of thinking isn’t new or isolated to the bedroom.
Monkeypox is spreading around the world — here's why you shouldn't panic
An unusually high number of cases have been found in places where the virus isn't endemic.
How often should you poop? Why holding it in can lead to “significant gastrointestinal problems”
Everyone is different, but it’s important to know your own body’s “transit time.”
Antibiotics can hurt your gut microbiome, leading to a deadly fungal infection — study
One of the risk factors for getting invasive candidiasis is antibiotics.
Melting permafrost could expose millions to invisible cancer-causing gas
Inside the race against radon.
4 brain hacks to help you overcome ADHD and other attention problems
Behavioral strategies, along with medication when necessary, can help people improve their focus and ease of functioning in daily life.
What to expect if you’re expecting to go off birth control
Some women may also experience changes to their periods, skin, or mood.
New ADHD research reveals clues to “maladaptive daydreaming” condition
“ADHD-like symptoms can result from MD, but they are not one and the same.”
Appearing stressed out could have one paradoxical effect on others
It turns out, humans are quite good at recognizing when someone is feeling stressed.
Most-effective core exercises: Why traditional sit-ups may not be best for your routine
Plank it.
Pollution is responsible for one in six deaths each year — and it’s getting worse
It's a sobering finding, but scientists hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Mysterious hepatitis outbreaks in children are confounding doctors — here's why the cause is still unclear
More than two dozen children have needed liver transplants globally, including 15 children in the United States alone.
First-of-its-kind study reveals transgender children are extremely unlikely to retransition
And if they do transition to another identity later, chances are it’s not cis.
Fertility clinics turn women away over their weight — new research undermines that practice
Research shows losing weight does not increase the odds of getting pregnant.
Study: Being close to nature reduces the risk of stroke
Air pollution, unsurprisingly, increases it.
Why knowing when Alzheimer’s starts could lead to new treatments
The “switch on” moment happens up to 25 years before any symptoms are displayed.
Best diet to boost mood? A study on men and depression reveals the answer
“Diet could definitely be the first step towards recovery.”
