The pace at which STIs are spreading in this group is alarming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2010 and 2023, chlamydia cases more than tripled. Gonorrhea ...

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago targeted four common warnings people who try intermittent fasting often encounter. Those include fasting leading to poor dieting habits, eating ...

New research shows that exposure to the unique stressors of spaceflight can lead to serious, potentially irreversible kidney problems in astronauts.

HUNAN, China — Scientists have long known that broccoli packs a powerful nutritional punch, but new research is shedding light on exactly how this humble vegetable produces its cancer-fighting ...

The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. A federal court in Philadelphia will soon evaluate claims against the makers of Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar ...

For decades, the story of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) has captivated the world as a cautionary tale of environmental collapse and societal downfall. Popular narratives painted a picture of a civilization ...

If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grisly car accident. You’d probably ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — When it comes to protecting others from respiratory viruses, the type of mask you wear matters. A new study has found that N95 respirators are significantly more effective than ...

EXETER, England — Close your eyes and try to picture a loved one’s face or your childhood home. For most people, this conjures up a mental image, perhaps fuzzy but still recognizable. But for a small ...

In May 2024, an Oklahoma man was arrested and charged with kidnapping and murdering two women, becoming the fifth member of an anti-government group called “God’s Misfits” to face such charges. With ...

There’s something undeniably charming about the soulful eyes and expressive wrinkles of certain dog breeds. These adorable folds, far from being imperfections, contribute to a unique and endearing ...

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person’s body fat levels. To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their ...