You should never, ever skip washing your hands after you go. By Samantha Lauriello – If you do anything at all—even just one tiny thing—for your own health and the health of others, please just wash your hands after you poop. – That …
Two cattle worm infections in human hosts within two years suggests that they might be an “emerging zoonotic disease in the United States,” according to a recent case report. by Maddie Bender – Left: Flickr/Geoffrey Fairchild. Right: Bradbury, Gustafson et. al. – A parasitic worm …
By Rich Haridy – A freely available app can detect early signs of several eye diseases in children as accurately as devices used by professionals. Sheftsoft/Depositphotos. – An app designed to detect early signs of several eye diseases in children has surpassed an …
Just as long as no one gets windmill cancer By Thor Benson – If you’re worried about getting “windmill cancer,” we have some good news for you. According to a new study published recently in the journal Environmental Research Letters, installing more renewable …
By Ben Coxworth – The majority of the environmental DNA found in the study came from eels – although not necessarily giant ones. mikelane45/Depositphotos – Last year, we heard about a scientist who was headed to Loch Ness to search for the monster’s DNA. …
Three experts review claims of longer life, a healthier brain, and a slimmer body. By Alexandra Pattillo – Ever feel hangry when you miss a meal? Imagine waiting 16 or 18 hours before eating again. Or an entire day without breakfast, lunch, or …
Not being vaccinated for measles may put people at higher risk than we thought. By Alexandra Pattillo – Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to man. It spreads like wildfire — if you catch it, it can spread quickly to other …
By Michael Irving – Researchers have found a way to carbon date our immune cells – thanks to radioactive isotopes in our cells from past nuclear weapons testing. rfphoto/Depositphotos. – It’s been decades since above-ground atomic bomb testing was banned – but we’re …
Let’s take a closer look at the findings. By Rosemary Stanton – Recent headlines have warned a diet high in dairy foods may increase men’s risk of prostate cancer. The news is based on a recent review published in the Journal of the …
“It actually makes us more resilient when new difficulties arise.” By Peter Hess – We are often told that stress and anxiety are feelings that should be minimized. But one psychologist wants to change that. Recently, at the American Psychological Association’s annual conference …
