What is SPF? A guide to understanding sunscreen labels By Anna Gora published 1 June 23 Confused by sunscreen terminology? Here is everything you need to know to understand sunscreen labels.
Depression Linked with Parkinson's Disease Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 14 October 22 People who have depression may be at increased of risk of developing Parkinson's disease later on, a new study suggests.
Kids' Mental Health Risks Rise with Poor Air Quality By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 14 October 22 Higher levels of air pollution may be linked with worse mental health in children, a new study suggests.
Taller, Fatter, Older: How Humans Have Changed in 100 Years By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 27 September 22 Humans are getting taller; they're also fatter than ever and live longer than at any time in history. And all of these changes have occurred in the past 100 years, scientists say.
Antioxidant Supplements Don't Fight Cancer, Research Suggests By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Although antioxidant have been thought to fight cancer, emerging research shows they don't have this effect. Now, scientists are trying to explain why antioxidants may not lower people's cancer risk.
How Soy Supplements May Affect Breast-Cancer Genes By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Taking soy protein supplements may lead to some concerning genetic changes for women with breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Supplements May Raise, Not Lower, Cancer Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Although dietary supplements are often touted for their health benefits, they may in fact increase your cancer risk, especially if taken in high doses, a new analysis finds.
Weight-Loss Supplement Linked to Liver Failure Case By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 A healthy 35-year-old woman who took a weight-loss supplement developed liver failure, and needed a liver transplant, according to a new report of her case.
Eating More Fruits & Veggies May Make You Happier By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Eating fruits and vegetables can make you healthier in the long run. But also, they may help you feel happier, in much less time.
Exercise May Help Young People with Severe Mental Health Disorders By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Young adults who have severe mental health disorders that involve psychosis, or a break with reality, may benefit from exercising, a new, small study suggests.
Resveratrol Supplements May Harm Fetus, Primate Study Suggests By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 17 August 22 The popular supplement resveratrol may cause problems in a fetus if taken during pregnancy, according to a new study done in primates called Japanese macaques.
Denying Abortion Access May Harm Women's Mental Health By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 4 August 22 Abortions don't harm women's mental health, but being denied access to one might, a new study finds.
Facts About Chlorine By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 April 18 Properties, sources and uses of the element chlorine.
Facts About Beryllium By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 October 17 Beryllium is one of the lightest metals and has one of the highest melting points among the light metals.
Facts About Nitrogen By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 September 17 Properties, sources and uses of nitrogen, one of the most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere.
Facts about iron By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 August 17 Properties, sources and uses of the element iron.
1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Could Be Prevented by Healthier Lifestyles By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 July 17 Strategies aimed at helping people to be healthy could help to decrease the global numbers of dementia cases.
How Bad Is Gonorrhea's Resistance to Drugs? Some Cases Are Untreatable By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 July 17 Around the world, a growing number of cases of gonorrhea are becoming more difficult, or at times even impossible, to treat with antibiotics.
Why Fake News Goes Viral: Science Explains By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 27 June 17 Stuff goes viral because of people's limited attention spans, plus the sheer overload of information on social media.
Puppy Love! How Baby Animal Photos Could Help Your Marriage By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 26 June 17 Photos of cute animals or with other pleasant images may help people to see their partners in a more positive light.
Weight Bias May Show Up in School Kids As Young As 9 By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 June 17 School-age kids may be biased against their peers who are overweight or obese and not even know it, a new study finds.
Your Genes May Influence Your Risk of Insomnia By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 June 17 If you have insomnia, it may be in your genes.
Snake Solution: Dangerous Venom Could Fight Kidney Disease By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 19 June 17 The green mamba snake is one of the deadliest in Africa. But one compound isolated from it's venom could help fight kidney disease, research suggests.
Shootings Are Now the 3rd-Leading Cause of Death in US Kids By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 19 June 17 Gun-related injuries are now the third-leading cause of death among kids in the United States, according to a new report.
Smoking Out Sleep Problems: Pot May Fight Restless Legs Syndrome By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 June 17 People who experience the unpleasant and often painful sensations of restless legs syndrome (RLS) may find relief in using the marijuana compound cannabidiol, a very small new study suggests.