Zapping the Brain at Certain Times Improves Memory By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 24 April 17 New findings may one day help researchers develop technologies that could aid people with memory loss.
Gulp! Soda Linked to Memory Woes, Strokes and Dementia By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 24 April 17 Memory problems and smaller brain volumes are just two things that are more common in people who often drink soda.
Why Your Brain Has 2 Halves By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 April 17 Scientists have long known that the two halves of human brains perform different functions. Now, researchers look at why this is beneficial.
Remember 'The Dress'? It Looked Different to Night Owls & Early Birds By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 April 17 "The dress" went viral in 2015 because people saw it as different colors. Now, new findings show why.
Psychopathic Traits Linked to Witnessing Abuse in Childhood By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 April 17 Children who witness domestic violence may be more likely to have psychopathic traits in adulthood, according to a new study.
Depression: How 'Staged' Approach Could Aid Diagnosis & Therapy By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 10 April 17 A "staged" approach to diagnosing depression — that acknowledges different degrees of symptoms — could improve the way people are treated.
Kids' Risk of Dying from Flu Lower When Vaccinated By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 April 17 Researchers looked at the cases of nearly 300 U.S. children who died from the flu over four flu seasons.
Marijuana Chemical Could Help Fight Anxiety By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 March 17 Cannabidiol could be used in addition to talk therapy to treat anxiety disorders, researchers say, although more study of the compound is needed.
Stroke, Heart Failure Linked to Marijuana By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 10 March 17 Adults who use marijuana may have an increased risk of stroke and heart failure, according to a new study.
Going Gluten-Free Won't Help You Avoid Diabetes By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 9 March 17 People in the study who ate more gluten were actually less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate less gluten, researchers found.
Marijuana Labels Could Mislead Kids and Consumers By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 8 March 17 Bad labeling on edible marijuana products could be lead to people unknowingly consuming marijuana.
How the Dehumanization of Certain Groups Leads to a 'Vicious Cycle' of Hate By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 March 17 Why do some people in the United States vilify certain groups?
Sun Safety: Students, and Schools, Could Be Doing More By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 March 17 Kids and teens need to do more to protect themselves from the sun, researchers say.
Same-Sex Marriage May Reduce Teen Suicide Attempts By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 22 February 17 Laws permitting same-sex marriage may help to reduce teen suicide attempts, a new report suggests.
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.
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.
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.