Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:01 PM ET
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Exercise -- 4 reasons why you keep abandoning your fitness trackers (and how to stop them from happening again)9 days ago
Surgery -- Science news this week: NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars and scientists invent visible time crystals1 month ago
Health -- How the body changes in space - usually, for the worse1 month ago
Health -- A breakthrough cure for Huntington's disease and a fast-growing black hole that breaks physics17 days ago
Animals -- Famed primatologist Jane Goodall dies, Iran sinks at an alarming rate, and scientists create human egg cells from skin13 days ago
Surgery -- Science news this week: A world first pig-to-human lung transplant, and SpaceX's Starship nails a test flight1 month ago
Surgery -- Science news this week: A key Atlantic current nears collapse, the world's biggest iceberg shatters, and mouse brains rewrite neuroscience1 month ago
Archaeology -- Science news this week: The world's oldest mummy, and an ant that mates with clones of a distant species27 days ago
Health -- Extreme thinness: Scientists are investigating why some people struggle to gain weight1 month ago
Ageing -- Aging: What happens to the body as it gets older?2 months ago
Space -- Astronomers close in on comet 3I/ATLAS's origins, a strange gravity anomaly discovered off Africa and AI designs brand-new viruses5 days ago
Planet Earth -- Science news this week: Black holes galore and blue whales that still sing1 month ago
Planet Earth -- Science news this week: A 400-year trip to Alpha Centauri and the malevolent AI that may make us consider it1 month ago
Genetics -- Best-ever map of the human genome reveals 'hidden' regions of DNA1 month ago
FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY2 years ago
What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name4 days ago
Mysterious chunks of DNA called 'inocles' could be hiding in your mouth4 days ago
'The Big One' could be even worse than COVID-19. Here's what epidemiologist Michael Osterholm says we can learn from past pandemics.4 days ago
Could simple blood tests identify cancer earlier? -- Emily Cooke23 hours ago
Black eyes, orbital fractures and retinal detachment: Pickleball-related eye injuries are on the rise in the US -- Nicoletta Lanese2 days ago
Deals - The Oral-B iO Series 9 is one of our all-time favorite smart-enabled electric toothbrushes and now it's $100 cheaper - By - Anna Gora - Published - 16 October 2523 hours ago
REM sleep may reshape what we remember -- Anirban Mukhopadhyay2 days ago
A woman's nausea was triggered by a huge mass in her stomach - which doctors dissolved with diet soda -- Nicoletta Lanese2 days ago
Human skeleton quiz: What do you know about the bones in your body? -- Kristina Killgrove2 days ago
'Aging clocks' can predict your risk of disease and early death. Here's what to know. -- Patrick Sullivan1 month ago
Brain scans could reveal your true biological age -- Patrick Sullivan3 months ago
'I was floored by the data': Psilocybin shows anti-aging properties in early study -- Jane Palmer3 months ago
New study raises big questions about taurine as anti-aging supplement -- Nicoletta Lanese4 months ago
Combo of cancer therapy drugs increases mice lifespan by 30% -- Patrick Pester4 months ago
Heat waves may accelerate the aging process -- Sanket Jain5 months ago
Years of 'confusion and debate' are over - research finds hormone therapy is good for women's hearts in early menopause -- Matthew Nudy6 months ago
Silent X chromosome genes 'reawaken' in older females, perhaps boosting brain power, study finds -- Nicoletta Lanese6 months ago
The brain might have a hidden 'off switch' for binge drinking -- Marianne Guenot -- Published3 months ago
Can weight loss drugs help you drink less alcohol? -- Marianne Guenot -- Published4 months ago
How does alcohol cause cancer? -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published8 months ago
What counts as 'binge drinking'? What about 'high-intensity drinking'? -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published9 months ago
Why do hangovers get worse with age? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published11 months ago
Are people more honest when they're drunk? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published1 year ago
What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? -- Emily Cooke -- Last updated1 year ago
Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups? -- Anna Gora -- Published1 year ago
Finally, scientists explain the dreaded 'red wine headache' -- Emily Cooke -- Published1 year ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this winter -- Molly Cleary16 days ago
REFERENCE -- Do air purifiers help with allergies? -- Kerry Taylor-Smith10 months ago
Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? -- Emily Cooke -- Last updated10 months ago
REFERENCE -- Do air purifiers help with dust? -- Katie Treharne10 months ago
Could allergies be 'deleted' someday? -- Rebecca Sohn -- Last updated1 year ago
Can you really be allergic to the sun? -- Anna Gora -- Published1 year ago
What causes metal allergies? -- Anna Gora -- Published1 year ago
The 5 most common seasonal allergies -- Anna Gora -- Published1 year ago
Reference -- Do dehumidifiers help with allergies? -- Lawrie Jones10 months ago
What's the strongest muscle in the human body? -- Clarissa Brincat -- Last updated7 days ago
Staring at the March 29 solar eclipse can cause eye damage in seconds - and you won't even feel it happening -- Emily Cooke -- Published7 days ago
New cells discovered in eye could help restore vision, scientists say -- Emily Cooke -- Published7 days ago
Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies -- Marianne Guenot -- Published7 days ago
'Vestigial' human ear-wiggling muscle actually flexes when we're straining to hear -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published7 days ago
How many more calories does muscle burn than fat? -- Kamal Nahas -- Published7 days ago
Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap' -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published7 days ago
Astronauts to grow livers in space, where microgravity might help them thrive -- Stephanie Pappas -- Published7 days ago
Is acetaminophen safe in pregnancy? Here's what the science says. -- Theresa Sullivan Barger21 days ago
'Butterfly effect' may explain some genetic causes of autism -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
Rates of autism diagnosis in children are at an all time high, CDC report suggests -- Sascha Pare1 year ago
Confirmed: No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine, Even for 'At Risk' Kids -- Laura Geggel1 year ago
Autism Risk May Increase If Child's Mother Has High DDT Exposure -- Laura Geggel1 year ago
Can Marijuana Treat Autism? These Clinical Trials Aim to Find Out -- Laura Geggel1 year ago
What's Behind the Recent Rise in Autism in the US? -- Rachael Rettner1 year ago
AI Predicts Autism Based on Infant Brain Scans -- Tracy Staedter1 year ago
Can a Drug That Fights Parasites Also Help with Autism? -- Laura Geggel1 year ago
What's the longest someone has been clinically dead - but then come back to life? -- Marilyn Perkins12 days ago
'Microbes of death' can reveal when a frozen body died, forensic scientists explain -- Noemi Procopio1 year ago
Drowning deaths in US on the rise for the 1st time in decades -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
April 8 eclipse could bring uptick in fatal car crashes, scientists caution -- Nicoletta Lanese1 year ago
'We don't yet have the know-how to properly maintain a corpse brain': Why cryonics is a non-starter in our quest for immortality -- Venki Ramakrishnan2 months ago
'Microbiome of death' uncovered on decomposing corpses could aid forensics -- Christoph Schwaiger1 year ago
Undetected brain infections may explain some SIDS cases -- Nicoletta Lanese1 year ago
Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deaths -- Stephanie Pappas1 year ago
Some people whose brains flatline but survive can recall lucid 'experiences of death' -- Rachel Nuwer1 year ago
Diabetic man produces his own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant -- Lydia Smith2 months ago
We may finally understand how metformin lowers blood sugar, animal study finds -- Kamal Nahas7 months ago
In a 1st, scientists reversed type 1 diabetes by reprogramming a person's own fat cells -- Tia Ghose11 months ago
Beware smartwatches that claim to monitor blood sugar without skin prick, FDA says -- Nicoletta Lanese11 months ago
Sugar-loving fruit bats' genes could point to new diabetes treatments, scientists say -- Wei Gordon11 months ago
Type 3 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatments -- Lou Mudge -- Last updated5 days ago
Which vegetables are good for diabetics? -- Lou Mudge -- Last updated5 days ago
Vegan diet for diabetes: Tips, benefits and safety -- Anna Gora -- Last updated5 days ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best budget exercise bikes 2025: Sturdy, affordable and fun to use -- Maddy Biddulph -- Last updated4 days ago
Deals -- One of the best budget treadmills we tested, and this last-minute Prime Day deal is still live! -- Anna Gora -- Published4 days ago
Deals -- The best Prime Day smartwatch deals, as picked by an outdoor enthusiast -- Anna Gora -- Last updated9 days ago
Buying Guide -- Best walking treadmills 2025: An easy way to hit your step goal -- Sam Hopes -- Last updated15 days ago
Best fitness trackers for swimming 2025 - By - Kat Bayly - Published - 1 October 2517 days ago
Buying Guide -- Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty -- Maddy Biddulph -- Last updated16 days ago
BUYING GUIDE -- Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: Up your game with the best cycling footwear -- Sam Hopes -- Last updated16 days ago
Buying guides -- Best exercise equipment for beginners 2025: Everything you need to start your fitness journey -- Anna Gora -- Last updated16 days ago
Don't use cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding, leading OBGYN group says -- Elise Ceyral15 days ago
Scientists created human egg cells from skin cells - then used them to make embryos -- Nicoletta Lanese16 days ago
Opinion - Dangers of falling birth rates in the US have been 'dramatically overstated,' experts say - By - Leslie Root - Published - 24 September 2524 days ago
Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggests -- Nicoletta Lanese1 month ago
Acne drug Accutane may restore sperm production in infertile men, early study hints -- Clarissa Brincat1 month ago
Scientists invented 'sperm bots' that they piloted through a fake cervix and uterus -- Patrick Pester1 month ago
We finally have an idea of how the lifetime supply of eggs develops in primates -- Sophie Berdugo1 month ago
'I would never let a robot incubate my child': Poll on 'pregnancy robots' divides Live Science readers -- Elise Poore1 month ago
If 'pregnancy robots' were real, would you use one? -- Nicoletta Lanese1 month ago
FDA recalls more bagged, frozen shrimp over possible radioactive cesium contamination -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Last updated1 month ago
Man sought diet advice from ChatGPT and ended up with dangerous 'bromism' syndrome -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published1 month ago
No-sugar sweetener erythritol may pose risk to cells in the brain -- Isha Ishtiaq -- Published1 month ago
People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why. -- Lori Youmshajekian -- Published1 month ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days -- Mindy Weisberger -- Published1 month ago
What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits? -- Manuela Callari -- Published1 month ago
FDA bans red dye No. 3 in food -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published1 month ago
Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con? -- Donavyn Coffey -- Published1 month ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A man's heart stopped after he ate too much licorice -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published1 month ago
Unique gene variants in the Turkana people of Kenya may help them survive harsh desert heat -- Larissa G. Capella12 days ago
Genetics: How do we inherit traits from our ancestors? -- Mindy Weisberger1 month ago
A tragic gene therapy death that stalled the field for a decade - Sept. 17, 1999 -- Tia Ghose8 days ago
Gene that human ancestors lost millions of years ago could help treat gout -- Jennifer Zieba1 month ago
Scraps of ancient viruses make up 40% of our genome. They could trigger brain degeneration. -- Amber Dance1 month ago
Scientists uncover 'coils' in DNA that form under pressure -- Larissa G. Capella1 month ago
Special protection may help human eggs stay fresh as the body ages -- Nicoletta Lanese2 months ago
8 'hotspots' in the genome linked to ME/CFS in largest study of its kind -- RJ Mackenzie2 months ago
Humans may have untapped 'superpowers' from genes related to hibernation, scientists claim -- Christoph Schwaiger2 months ago
Heart quiz: What do you know about the body's hardest-working muscle? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published15 days ago
Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows -- Sophie Berdugo -- Published1 month ago
The human heart: Facts about the body's hardest-working muscle -- Mindy Weisberger -- Last updated3 months ago
A rare genetic disease stained a woman's heart black -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Published3 months ago
How do fitness trackers measure your heart rate? -- Anna Gora -- Published3 months ago
'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches stabilized woman's heart as she awaited transplant -- Jess Thomson -- Published3 months ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got 'broken heart syndrome' after eating too much wasabi -- Mindy Weisberger -- Published3 months ago
How many blood types are there? -- Marilyn Perkins -- Published3 months ago
Women are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. Here's why. -- Amy Huebschmann -- Published3 months ago
Mitochondria aren't only the 'powerhouses of cells' - they also battle germs -- Andrew Monteith2 months ago
Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms -- Michael Schubert11 months ago
Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize -- Nicoletta Lanese1 year ago
Why are some people's mosquito bites itchier than others'? New study hints at answer -- Michael Schubert1 year ago
Scientists breed most human-like mice yet -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
Master regulator of inflammation found - and it's in the brain stem -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
Women have 4 times men's rate of autoimmune disease. The X chromosome may be to blame. -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
Why is snot sticky? -- Anna Gora1 year ago
Inflammation is a 'mismatch between our evolutionary history and modern environment,' says immunologist Ruslan Medzhitov -- Emily Cooke1 year ago
Chemo hurts both cancerous and healthy cells. But scientists think nanoparticles could help fix that. -- Tom Anchordoquy9 days ago
Deadly mamba snakebites stop muscles from working - but sometimes, antivenom can send them into overdrive -- Payal Dhar12 days ago
Striking images capture an antibiotic slaying bacteria in real time -- Skyler Ware12 days ago
'Groundbreaking' gene therapy is first treatment for Huntington's disease to slow the condition -- Nicoletta Lanese23 days ago
Who is eligible for this year's COVID vaccine? Everything you need to know -- Theresa Sullivan Barger28 days ago
CDC committee votes to change measles vaccine guidance for young children -- Nicoletta Lanese29 days ago
RFK's handpicked advisers are coming for the childhood vaccine schedule. Here's what to know. -- Stephanie Pappas1 month ago
Breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug that extends life by decades earns its developers a $250,000 'American Nobel' -- Nicoletta Lanese1 month ago
Opinion - RFK Jr. wants to overhaul the country's 'vaccine court.' Here's what stands in his way. By - Anna Kirkland - Published - 7 September 259 days ago
Diagnostic dilemma: A brain lesion gave a woman a lifetime of joyless laughing fits -- Mindy Weisberger10 days ago
Scientists used AI to map uncharted areas of the mouse brain -- RJ Mackenzie11 days ago
In 'Secrets of the Brain,' Jim Al-Khalili explores 600 million years of brain evolution to understand what makes us human -- Sophie Berdugo24 days ago
Owning a cat will change your brain. Here's how. -- Laura Elin Pigott27 days ago
If tiny lab-grown 'brains' became conscious, would it still be OK to experiment on them? -- Nicoletta Lanese28 days ago
Tiny 'brains' grown in the lab could become conscious and feel pain - and we're not ready -- Kamal Nahas1 month ago
Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisions -- RJ Mackenzie1 month ago
'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb -- Nicoletta Lanese1 month ago
New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue' -- Skyler Ware1 month ago
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