Sleepio might be just what the professor ordered
Did you know that man is the only animal that purposely delays sleep? Or that sleep disturbance increases at higher …
More education on the benefits of genetic testing could accelerate its potential
A study of Queensland health consumers has found most have relatively low levels of understanding and awareness of genetic testing, …
Why you feel so tired as the weather gets colder and the mornings get darker
Summer passed by in a flash while we were pretty much stuck indoors (apart from our state sanctioned walks and …
Life-changing medical innovations that make the impossible possible
When you see an elite athlete with a prosthetic limb cross the finish line or witness a heartwarming video of …
The sneaky secret to Walmart’s price tag system
If you enjoy looking for deals and discounts at Walmart, here’s a trick that will help you shop smarter — Walmart’s …
Colorectal cancer treatment: The winning combinations
Chemotherapy-based cancer treatment has distressing side effects for patients and increases the risk of developing resistance to the treatment. In …
The secret downside of being too positive
Sorry, Monty Python, it turns out that always looking on the bright of life can actually be bad for you. In …
Social novelty has a special place in the brain
In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan report …
Scientists kill cancer cells by ‘shutting the door’ to the nucleus
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that blocking the construction of nuclear pores complexes—large channels that …
As a deaf woman, I've been failed by the mental health system
Imagine being in the middle of a complex mental health crisis. You can’t really describe what you’re going through, you …
The truth about parenting and the pandemic
While the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famously ahead of her time on many important issues, she …
Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly
As people age, they tend to report more acute or chronic pain—a common sign of getting older. Yet, in the …
Is lockdown worth the pain? No, it’s a sledgehammer, and we have better options
Melbourne’s lockdown has been described as one of the harshest in the world. And jurisdictions outside Australia have taken other …
What’s happened to cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic?
It’s been six months since the UK entered lockdown. And with life slowly opening back up, at least for now, …
Addicted to the sun? Research shows it’s in your genes
Sun-seeking behavior is linked to genes involved in addiction, behavioral and personality traits, and brain function, according to a study …
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 …
Case study describes unexpected diagnosis of one of the first cases of MIS-C in US
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in April, a 14-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency department at Nemours …
Women share the pain of years spent fighting for an endometriosis diagnosis
Endometriosis is a debilitating condition that causes painful or heavy periods. It can lead to infertility, fatigue and bowel and …