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A new viral cousin of Covid-19 can resist vaccine immunity, study finds
Here's what you need to know about a new Covid-like virus from bats
Your gut microbes can help fight cancer, new research reveals
Gut microbiome research is still relatively uncharted territory.
Why you shouldn't sleep in on the weekend (sorry)
We don't like it either.
Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Mental health studies reveal its potential
The need for new mental health treatments is obvious — ketamine may be one solution.
Going to bed before this time could boost your metabolic health
Sorry, night owls.
Eating at this hour is associated with lower depression and anxiety, study shows
If you work the graveyard shift, read this.
Brushing your teeth can protect brain health, new research reveals
Brush your teeth for your brain’s sake.
Microbreaks may be a ‘panacea’ for workday wellness
Anywhere between 8 seconds and 10 minutes does you some good.
This indispensable habit reduces your risk of getting Covid-19
Surprise — an exercise habit protects us against the novel pathogen.
Research reveals the best way to exercise — and it’s surprisingly simple
Even a minute of lifting is beneficial.
Neuroscientists finally figured out why thinking can be so exhausting
Your brain is begging you to go touch grass.
Unripe bananas have a hereditary cancer prevention property — study
Finally: a reason to eat more starch!
This humble vitamin might be a worthwhile supplement for anxiety
It’s certainly worth a shot.
Exercising only on the weekends has surprising health benefits — study
Don’t be ashamed to be a weekend warrior.
A psychiatrist’s guide to coexisting with intrusive thoughts
It’s not about controlling the thoughts, it’s about not letting the thoughts control you.
This everyday behavior is essential to preventing heart disease
Don’t feel guilty about sleeping in, because it’s good for your health.
Stop wasting money on this ineffective daily regimen
Just get gummy worms if that’s what you really want.
These 90-plus-year-old women reveal the secret to living a long, happy life
Looking on the bright side of life is backed by science.
This coffee hack could improve your gut health and make you live longer
Here’s what science can glean from your daily coffee order.
Researchers: Pump iron for 30 minutes a week to ward off early death
A little goes a long way.
Detox
Why you shouldn't sleep in on the weekend (sorry)
We don't like it either.
Should you take a personalized multivitamin? A nutrition expert explains one big problem with these regimens
Here’s what we actually know and don’t know about micronutrients.
Peeing Red: What is beeturia and who gets it?
If you ate beets last night and are seeing red, don't panic.
Can you drink coffee without staining your teeth? Dentists reveal tricks that actually work
There are ways to help prevent the stains that accompany your coffee addiction.
Weight training: What is the ideal rep range for your goals?
Rep ranges, like most topics in lifting, can be explained by progressive overload.
Why “micro workouts” can have significant mental and physical benefits
There are advantages to fitting short bursts of exercise into your day.
Mindfulness plays a crucial role in lifting — here’s how to do it right
Research shows that mental training can increase gains at the gym.
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.
Psychology
Why do cats love cardboard boxes? Pet experts decode the obsession
The science behind your feline's weird obsession.
These two daily activities are wreaking havoc on teens’ sleep
Adolescents need more than nine hours of daily sleep to be physically and mentally healthy.
Just how smart are raccoons? They’re probably masterminds, a new study finds
The meek shall inherit.
Is someone you care about going through a medical crisis? Here’s how to best support them
Trauma experts explain common challenges and how to avoid them.
What scientists know — and don’t know — about the Langya virus
Feeling worried? Don’t be yet.
Research on a deadly bacteria might be a Covid-19 vaccine gamechanger
Opinion: This promising science presents an opportunity to make a lasting and wider impact beyond Covid-19.
Paxlovid and rebound Covid-19 infections: What you need to know
Researchers are still not sure what causes this form of rebound Covid-19.
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.
Nasal vaccines could be key to finally defeating Covid-19 — here’s why
A doctor answers five crucial questions about the vaccine technology.
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.
Sunday Scaries
Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Mental health studies reveal its potential
The need for new mental health treatments is obvious — ketamine may be one solution.
Scientists know why we are so indecisive — and how to get over it
“People are generally quite bad at perceiving and using probability information.”
Brain signatures tied to appetite could reveal new treatments for depression
The direction of appetite changes matches specific neural alterations.
Emotional intelligence might make you more resilient, but there’s a catch
Here’s why a better way to measure emotional intelligence could improve relationships.
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
Three everyday beverages that may taste worse because of climate change
Climate change may be coming for your favorite drink, scientists say.
Eating at this hour is associated with lower depression and anxiety, study shows
If you work the graveyard shift, read this.
Is that a piece of cake? Here's how your brain knows something is food
These food-happy neurons may give insight into food perception.
Is decaf coffee caffeine-free? ‘Dr. Coffee’ shares the answer
Decaf and regular differ in other ways than caffeine levels.
Your gut microbes can help fight cancer, new research reveals
Gut microbiome research is still relatively uncharted territory.
Peeing Red: What is beeturia and who gets it?
If you ate beets last night and are seeing red, don't panic.
One common misunderstood ingredient could be damaging your gut bacteria — study
Artificial sweeteners are failing at their one and only task.
Fugitive gut bacteria can disrupt our immune systems. Here's how we can capture them
Your friendly, neighborhood antibodies are the key.
Bacteria-eating virus cocktails may effectively treat gut inflammation — study
Two huge breakthroughs could change the game for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Genetically engineered gut bacteria boost long-term metabolic health — mouse study
This technique could eventually help treat human metabolic conditions using our own genetically-engineered bacteria.
Unripe bananas have a hereditary cancer prevention property — study
Finally: a reason to eat more starch!
Why this pervasive immune chemical may be behind pain in IBS
For some people with IBS, blocking histamine may lead us to some potent pain relievers
The secret to gut health is already in your mouth
Your oral microbiome plays a key role in your health — here's how to keep it happy.
Why scientists think these dietary supplements may help treat depression
While probiotics alone aren’t the cure, they could help as an add-on to other treatments.
Beer might actually improve gut health, study finds
Beer belly, but make it biodiverse.
Does coffee make you poop? A gastroenterologist gets to the bottom of it
The connection is more complicated than you might think.
The baby poop of hunter-gatherers could unlock better gut health
The Hadza are known for their exceptional microbiomes.
Can ginger cure nausea? A gastroenterologist reveals the spicy truth
It certainly doesn’t hurt.
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.
Sex and relationships
Don’t Worry Darling is an erotic thriller with limp execution
A hot start leads to an unsatisfying conclusion in Olivia Wilde's second directorial.
Andor just changed Star Wars forever in one serious way
Star Wars is finally ready to grow up.
Is someone you care about going through a medical crisis? Here’s how to best support them
Trauma experts explain common challenges and how to avoid them.
Emotional intelligence might make you more resilient, but there’s a catch
Here’s why a better way to measure emotional intelligence could improve relationships.
A new viral cousin of Covid-19 can resist vaccine immunity, study finds
Here's what you need to know about a new Covid-like virus from bats
Your gut microbes can help fight cancer, new research reveals
Gut microbiome research is still relatively uncharted territory.
Why you shouldn't sleep in on the weekend (sorry)
We don't like it either.
Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Mental health studies reveal its potential
The need for new mental health treatments is obvious — ketamine may be one solution.
These two daily activities are wreaking havoc on teens’ sleep
Adolescents need more than nine hours of daily sleep to be physically and mentally healthy.
Is someone you care about going through a medical crisis? Here’s how to best support them
Trauma experts explain common challenges and how to avoid them.
What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster? Here’s what you need to know
The FDA authorized both Pfizer and Moderna's Omicron-specific jabs.
Do I need a polio booster?
The CDC has new recommendations.
Extreme heat linked to harassment at work, study reveals
Climate change has serious effects on human behavior with implications for workplace interactions and productivity.
Eating at this hour is associated with lower depression and anxiety, study shows
If you work the graveyard shift, read this.
Should you take a personalized multivitamin? A nutrition expert explains one big problem with these regimens
Here’s what we actually know and don’t know about micronutrients.
Scientists know why we are so indecisive — and how to get over it
“People are generally quite bad at perceiving and using probability information.”
Need to use 988? 4 key questions about the new mental health crisis hotline, answered
Here’s what we know about the new number.
Air pollution can damage teens' hearts within two hours, study finds
Fine particulate air pollution increased incidents of cardiac arrhythmias in teens.
Peeing Red: What is beeturia and who gets it?
If you ate beets last night and are seeing red, don't panic.
Psychological distress may increase your odds of getting long Covid, study finds
The results could help us better understand the condition that is currently affecting millions of Americans.
