
What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For You
Apple cider vinegar does have a few things going for it but its powers have been vastly over-estimated in the popular imagination

What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For You
Apple cider vinegar does have a few things going for it but its powers have been vastly over-estimated in the popular imagination

New Advance May Help Organs Survive Deep Freeze
Early work suggests nanoparticles may help rewarm cryopreserved tissue


Facebook Employs Artificial Intelligence in Attempt to Prevent Suicides
The social media giant will offer updated contact tools

When Breathing Goes Awry
Shortness of breath can arise from a bewildering number of conditions, complicating diagnosis and treatment

The Warmth of Friendship, the Chill of Betrayal
Thanks to some evolutionary hardwiring in the brain and body, our physical and psychological temperatures are linked

A New Model for Defeating Cancer: CAR T Cells
Some advanced cancers can now be successfully treated by synthetic immune cells that are more powerful and longer-lasting than any found in the body

Blood Cells Remember Your Mountain Vacation
Red blood cells retain a memory of high-altitude exposure, allowing for faster acclimation next time. But that memory fades within four months. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Fermented Foods Find Fervent Advocate
Properly fermented foods deliver probiotics that could help cut disease risk, said a researcher at the annual meeting of the AAAS.

Vision Needed to Curb Nearsightedness Epidemic
In urban Asian areas myopia among teenagers is topping 90 percent—but foresight may be able to bring those numbers way down.

The Race to Map the Human Body--1 Cell at a Time
A host of detailed cell atlases could revolutionize understanding of cancer and other diseases

The Hunger Gains: Extreme Calorie-Restriction Diet Shows Anti-Aging Results
A new study shows five days of hunger a month may reduce risk factors for aging and age-related diseases

Is Low Fat or Low Carb Better for Weight Loss?
The secret to healthy weight loss may have nothing to do with how many carbs or how much fat you eat. Read on to find the surprising factor that might make all the difference