New Research about Eating, Sleeping, Eliminating and Snuggling
Recent research looks at basic bodily functions
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Ba-Boom! There Goes Your Hearing
New discoveries offer hope for noise-induced hearing loss
Mouth Sets Healing Standard
Certain proteins that coordinate the healing response are present at higher levels in oral tissue—meaning wounds in the mouth fix faster. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Should You Exercise in the Morning, Afternoon or Evening?
The optimal time to exercise is when your body temperature is at its highest
Extreme Flu? Weird Encephalitis? It May Be Your Genes
Subtle mutations can undermine our ability to fend off a specific bug
Smart Mouth Guard Senses Muscle Fatigue
A prototype flexible electronic mouth guard can measure lactate levels in an athlete’s saliva, tracking muscle fatigue during training and performance.
The Human Eye Could Help Test Quantum Mechanics
Experiments to confirm we can see single photons offer new ways to probe our understanding of quantum reality
Does Sparkling Water Make You Hungry?
Carbonated drinks may increase the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, but these hormones are only one of many factors that contribute to our subjective experience of being hungry
Use of "Smart Drugs" on the Rise
European nations see biggest increases in use of stimulants such as Ritalin by people seeking brain-boosting effects
There's No Limit to Longevity, Says Study Reviving Human Life Span Debate
The findings counter some previous work
Avoiding the "Bobblehead Effect": Strength Training Could Help Soccer Players
Strong muscles help protect the body from damage caused by headers and other injuries
Supercompensation: Why a Break in Your Training Is Necessary
But how long does it take to lose fitness?
The Science of Endometriosis
Endometriosis spreads like a vine through the bodies of roughly 176 million women worldwide, causing agony and infertility. Science has struggled to understand the condition, but new research is sparking hope for improved treatments soon
Being a Couch Potato May Change Your Personality
The largest study of its kind suggests long-term physical inactivity and character traits may be linked
Are the Benefits of Fish Oil Overrated?
Fish oil supplements are the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use?
Can You Absorb Nutrients Through Your Skin?
Nicotine, hormones and certain medications can all be delivered through the skin through medicinal patches or creams. Why not vitamins and minerals?
The Belly Fat Battle
A wider waist is dangerous for reasons we don’t fully grasp
Core Strength: Extreme "Close-Ups" May Help Explain Why Our Bones Are So Strong
Snapshots taken at roughly 400,000x zoom reveal mineral crystals and proteins organize into twisting, helical shapes
Using Behavioral Science to Build an Exercise Habit
A new scientific research project to help you get active—and keep you motivated
