Latest articles by Agata Blaszczak-Boxe
Why Exercise Is Not Enough to Prevent Weight Gain
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
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
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
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?
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.
Your Drunken Urge for Pizza and Wings, Explained by Science
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
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
f you're In the hospital, the gender of your doctor may matter.
Asparagus Pee? Why Only Some People Smell It
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
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?
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?
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
Requiring background checks does indeed make school shootings less likely, a new study finds.
Pubic Hair Grooming May Raise STI Risk
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
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
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
People may be less able to suppress a negative memory after they sleep.
Good Sports: Longer Lives Linked to Swimming, Racquetball
Certain sports may lower your risk of an early death more than others, a new study finds.
How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
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
Having your last baby in your late 30s may be good for your brain.
Many LASIK Patients Have New Eye Problems After Surgery
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
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.
