Scientists discover why humans are growing taller over time
Over centuries, humans have been growing taller. Now scientists think they have the answer as to why, and the phenomenon …
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‘Milestone research’ on new cancer drug brings hope for brain tumour patients
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J&J COVID-19 vaccine in limbo as U.S. panel delays vote on resuming shots
(Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine remained in limbo on Wednesday as a U.S. health panel called for more data …
US weighs next steps for J&J virus shot amid clot mystery
U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received …
Boffins now measuring level of ‘fart gas’ in breath to diagnose tummy troubles
Boffins are measuring the level of ‘fart gas’ in people’s breath in order to understand what’s causing their tummy troubles. …
No virus variants can evade all antibody types, so far; new variants can infect mice
FILE PHOTO: The ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which was identified as the cause of an …
Do ear candles really work to remove earwax?
Ear candles are exactly what you’d imagine them to be, you light the candles up and put them in your …
Pfizer says South African variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection
(Reuters) – A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the …
It may be possible to reverse key markers of aging with a therapy used by astronauts and deep-sea divers
A specialized form of oxygen therapy appears to reverse some biological markers of aging, according to a small new study. …
CDC: One wedding led to 177 cases of COVID-19 and 7 deaths because attendees refused to wear masks and physically distance
One wedding in Maine became a landmark case for "super-spreader" events, and researchers are still studying it. The event led …
As veterans wait for service dogs, this researcher is giving them a voice through science
It’s not uncommon for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to wait years for a service dog because of lengthy waiting …
5 signs you should switch up your birth-control method
If you've used the same birth control method since you started using contraception, you might want to re-evaluate if it's …
Going on a low-carb diet could be more effective for weight loss than cutting calories, especially for people with insulin resistance
A low-carb diet and exercise plan could be twice as effective as calorie restriction in helping people with diabetes lose …
The science behind why lifting weights makes us feel so good
Exercise gives us endorphins. We know this. Going to a spin class, or even just a light jog, will flood …
NHS reveals average size of a UK male penis in staggering health guide for men
The NHS has released five penis facts to help UK males get to know their genital organ. Among the information …
Science shows hype about your opponent actually messes with your game
Buzz about tennis’s newest rising stars—like 15-year-old prodigy Coco Gauff, who beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon—can be so intimidating it …
Cannabis quality involves careful science and carefree highs
Canada’s legal cannabis industry continues to make progress. Product shortages are decreasing. Store numbers are increasing. And edible cannabis regulations …
How IVF has redefined the modern family
Over 40 years ago, the world’s first “test tube baby” was born. Louise Joy Brown’s conception via in vitro fertilization …