Latest articles by Trevor Stokes
'Contagious Itching' More Common Among Neurotics
The odd phenomenon of catching someone else's itch is rooted in the brain.
Rare Meat Allergy Linked to Ticks Found Across US
Signs of an allergy to meat that has been linked with the bites of a particular tick are now appearing in people who don't live in regions where the ticks are found.
Portion Size Influences Full Feeling
The amount you think you've eaten can affect whether or not you feel full.
Drink Size Limits Could Backfire, Study Suggests
Restricting drink sizes could actually lead consumers to consume more sugar-filled drinks, a new study suggests.
Mom's High Blood Pressure May Harm Child in Old Age
High blood pressure during pregnancy could affect a child's thinking skills well into their retirement years, according to a new study from Finland.
Pill Color Matters to Patients
Pill color may determine whether or not a person refills a prescription
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Mean Readmissions
Less time spent in the hospital doesn't always mean patients will be readmitted.
Ditching Gadgets May Boost Creativity
Modern technology sabotages the brain's creative, problem-solving abilities.
7 Ways to Stay Healthy After 40
The risk of many health conditions increases after age 40. Here are seven tips for changes to look out for, and ways to stay healthy.
Happy Teens Earn More in Adulthood
Happiness during the teen years and young adulthood is linked with later income, a new study finds.
Millipede's 750 Wiggling Legs Snag World Record
World's "leggiest" animal also has no mouth and sports back hairs that make a silklike substance.
Doctors Biased Against Fat People, Too, Study Says
Doctors may be biased against people who are overweight or obese, and may not even be aware of it, a new study finds.
Clownfish Talk Their Way Out of Conflict
These gossipy fish use pops and clicks to defend and reinforce their social status, scientists find.
Fossil Record Shows Species Need to Spread Out to Survive
The study reveals which marine creatures are most likely to go extinct.
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Fat Cells
The ability of fat cells to respond to insulin may be affected by lack of sleep, a new study finds.
Human Life Span Took Huge Jump in Past Century
The same leap in life span that once took 1.3 million years, has occurred in just 100.
Singing Mice Can Change Their Tune
The little rodents mimic each other when wooing the gals.
Tomato Compound May Cut Men's Stroke Risk
Men with high levels of lycopene, an antioxidant, had a lower risk of stroke over a 12-year period, a new study finds.
'Supertasters' May Have Stronger Immunity
People who can detect bitter flavors in foods may also have immune systems with better 'early warning' systems, a new study finds.
Holy Cow! 'Daisy' Makes Hypoallergenic Milk
The whey-free milk has a long ways to go before it hits store shelves.
