Why Exercise Is Not Enough to Prevent Weight Gain By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 10 February 17 New research runs counter to the idea that the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is caused by a lack of physical activity.
Marijuana Compound Shows Some Potential for Treating Opioid Addiction By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 February 17 A marijuana ingredient may help heroin users resist the urge to use the drug and alleviate withdrawal symptoms, but more research should be done in this area, researchers say.
LSD May Help Reveal What Makes Music Meaningful By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 27 January 17 Psychedelic experiences show that in the brain, certain receptors are tied to how we experience meaning in our lives.
Why Fancy Baby Monitors Aren't Needed for Healthy Babies By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 January 17 Today's high-end baby monitors offer to measure babies' vital signs and send all the data to your phone. But does this help your baby?
Can Cannabis Oil Help Heal Wounds? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 January 17 A middle-age man in Canada with oral cancer found that medical cannabis oil may have helped to slightly reduce the size of a wound on his cheek.
How Healthy Is Your Diet? New Urine Test Can Tell By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 12 January 17 You are what you pee, science says.
Your Drunken Urge for Pizza and Wings, Explained by Science By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 10 January 17 A new study in mice may offer a possible explanation for this desire to gobble down some grub when you're drinking.
Pot-Shop Employees May Recommend Wrong Strain of Marijuana By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 December 16 The people who work at marijuana dispensaries have not know enough about marijuana to give accurate recommendations, a new survey finds.
Patients Treated by Female Docs Have Lower Risk of Death By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 19 December 16 f you're In the hospital, the gender of your doctor may matter.
Asparagus Pee? Why Only Some People Smell It By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 14 December 16 A new study reveals more than 800 new reasons why some people can't smell the characteristic scent of asparagus compounds in urine.
Leading Causes of Death in US Vary Greatly by Region By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 December 16 The rates at which people in the U.S die from different factors vary significantly among the regions of the country, according to a new study.
Benefits of 'Kangaroo Mother Care': Do They Last? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 12 December 16 Parents are often told to hold their newborns close to them, in contact with their skin, for as much time as they can. But does this "kangaroo care" really help babies?
Does Marijuana Use Affect a Person's Vision? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 9 December 16 Regular marijuana use may affect how well certain cells in the eye work, a small new study finds.
Background Checks May Lower School Shootings: Study By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 December 16 Requiring background checks does indeed make school shootings less likely, a new study finds.
Pubic Hair Grooming May Raise STI Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 6 December 16 People who trim "down there" may face an increased risk of infections, researchers said, although its not clear why.
Lack of Sun in Teen Years Linked to Nearsightedness Later On By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 16 People who get less sunlight during their teenage and young adult years may face an increased risk of becoming nearsighted later on.
Herbal Tea Error Leads to ER Visit By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 16 A woman developed life-threatening symptoms after her attempt to use an herbal remedy for insomnia went awry.
'Never Go to Bed Angry': Sleep Makes It Harder to Forget Bad Thoughts By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 November 16 People may be less able to suppress a negative memory after they sleep.
Good Sports: Longer Lives Linked to Swimming, Racquetball By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 November 16 Certain sports may lower your risk of an early death more than others, a new study finds.
How to Talk to Kids About Divorce By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 November 16 Here's what doctors say parents who are getting divorced should do to help their children.
Good Cognition in Older Women Linked to Pregnancy History By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 November 16 Having your last baby in your late 30s may be good for your brain.
Many LASIK Patients Have New Eye Problems After Surgery By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 16 People who get LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision may have more side effects than thought.
People with Alzheimer's Disease Can Still Have Sharp Memories By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 16 Three people whose brains were examined after their deaths turned out to have signs of Alzheimer's disease. But they actually had good memory abilities right up until they died.
Spanking on the Decline? Fewer Parents Admit to It By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 14 November 16 Spanking is much less common now than it was 30 years ago, a new study finds.
Flu Risk May Depend on Birth Year By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 November 16 The year in which you were born may predict your risk of getting some types of the flu.
