
Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold Yet?
Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists for decades

Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold Yet?
Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists for decades

Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines May Need Revising
Doctors recommend a first colonoscopy at age 50, but that could be too late for some men


Is Drinking Milk Unnatural?
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?

The Dangers of Excessive Earwax
The greasy buildup poses unrecognized risk in long-term care settings

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk 6 Days after Use
Recent findings suggest use of the drug during pregnancy, although rare, is on the rise

Why Pre-Workout Static Stretching Is Actually Dangerous
While it is true that we should definitely warm up before exercise, holding a static stretch is definitely not the way to go about it

A Molecular Reason Why Obese People Have Trouble Losing Weight
Fat desensitizes the brain to a hormone that diminishes appetite

Rethinking Drinking: Do the Benefits of Alcohol Outweigh the Risks?
New research questions the benefits of even moderate drinking. What’s the right amount for you?

Life at the Improv: The Power of Imagination
Stephen Asma, professor of philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, talks about his two latest books, The Evolution of Imagination and Why We Need Religion.

The Candida Diet: Separating Fact from Fiction
You’ll find a confusing mix of true and false information about candida diet and nutrition online. Let’s sort fact from fiction

Is Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious?
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen goes straight for the gut with three surprising mind-gut connections

The Surprising Link between Salt and Weight Gain
Moderating our sodium intake may help us maintain healthier gut flora, which is associated with healthier body weight. Who saw that coming?