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Scientists are working on a poop test for endometriosisA new study suggests that endometriosis could be detected using a simple stool test, which could accelerate diagnosis rates.
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Early development is inherently 'chaotic,' new atlas of mammal embryos revealsA new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness.
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Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century — and it may be because we're reaching our human limitHuman life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests.
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2 scientists snag Nobel in medicine for discovering 'microRNAs'Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun jointly received the 2024 Nobel prize in medicine for discovering microRNAs.
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Flu shots have changed this year — here's whyUnlike past flu shots, flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season don't contain the "Yamagata lineage" of influenza viruses because evidence suggests that type of flu no longer exists.
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What causes stuttering?Very little is known about the origins of stuttering, but there are several possible explanations.
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Paramedics may not all be using the best method for defibrillation, study hintsPositioning defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body, rather than on the front and side, could be more effective at treating cardiac arrests, new research suggests.
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At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to knowPeople could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.
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Mindfulness meditation really does relieve pain, brain scans revealA new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect.
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New blood test detects ALS with 98% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosisMany patients with ALS die within three to five years of their symptoms starting, so early diagnosis of the disease is critical for treatment.
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Scientists invent tool to see how 'healthy' your gut microbiome is — does it work?A new tool can reveal whether someone has a "healthy" gut microbiome with a simple score — but how does it work?
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Hospitalized patients with flu need Tamiflu the day they're admitted, CDC saysNew research suggests that hospitalized patients with flu who start taking Tamiflu the day they are admitted are 40% less likely to die within a month than those treated just days later.
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Anthrax has killed over 50 animals in Wyoming — what's the risk to people?At least 50 animals, including cattle and one moose, in Wyoming have died during a recent outbreak of anthrax. However, officials say the current risk to humans is small.
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Scientists just made mice 'see-through' using food dye — and humans are nextA common food dye can turn the skin of living mice transparent, but we don't yet know if it'll work in humans.
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How to tell you're in love with someone, according to scienceReference Your brain and behaviors tell you you're in love in a variety of ways. Here's 14 signs you've been struck by Cupid.
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50,000 'knots' scattered throughout our DNA control gene activityThe mapping of 50,000 mysterious "knots" in the human genome may someday lead to the development of new cancer drugs, researchers say.
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Colon-cancer risk in young people linked to one amino acid, small study findsA study has tied a substance in the blood to colorectal cancer in people under age 50. It may act as an early signal of the disease, scientists say, but that needs to be confirmed.
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Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meat hospitalizes 57, kills 9Listeria infections tied to the consumption of sliced deli meat have recently hospitalized almost 60 Americans.
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What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S.Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it?
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Arctic expedition uncovers deep-sea microbes that may harbor the next generation of antibioticsAnalysis of samples from an expedition to the Arctic Ocean suggest that marine microbes could be a promising new source of antibiotics.
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Chlamydia may hide in the gut and cause repeated infectionsA mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections.
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The brain stores at least 3 copies of every memoryA new study in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, which enables it to regulate how they change over time.
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Wet-bulb temperature: What is it, and how is it linked to human survival in extreme heat?Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it?
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6 ways an athlete's brain differs from an average person'sSports mastery is about much more than physical capability — it shapes the brain, too.
