Pollution and Teen Behavior
Fine soot particles may contribute to juvenile delinquency.
24-Hour Colds
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the very next day.
Home Lab Test
A portable device lets pregnant women perform some lab tests at home, and analyze the results with a cell phone.
Body Clock Healing
Time of day, along with our internal body clock, could affect how fast our wounds heal.
Linguistic Blood Test
Our word choice may reveal our stress level and even blood chemistry.
Gateway Drug Biology
Use of legal drugs may make use of illegal ones more likely to lead to addiction.
Fever Birth Defects
Controlling fevers during early pregnancy may decrease the likelihood of congenital birth defects.
Drug Prices & Nocebos
Can a drug’s price tag influence its side effects?
Bash the Bug
Citizen scientists help search for the best treatments for tuberculosis.
Worms, Microbes and Healthspan
Gut microbes may turn broccoli chemicals into age-defying compounds.
Toxic Beauty Products
Beauty products may lead to health problems in some populations.
Knee Osteoarthritis Origins
Old skeletons provide new insights into the causes of osteoarthritis.
Longevity & Activity Perception
A positive opinion about your activity level may help you live longer.
Heart-Building Protein
Researchers are testing a drug that strengthens the heart without exercise.
Wet Adhesives
Scientists design an adhesive that works in wet conditions based on slug slime.
Salt & Sour Taste Receptors
Identifying receptors for salty and sour tastes could have a positive impact on health.
Gut Microbes & Longevity
Microbes living in our gut may influence how long we live.