A study reveals that nearly half of TikTok's sinusitis-related videos contain misinformation, mostly propagated by non-medical influencers. This poses risks as viewers may turn to ineffective treatments instead of seeking professional medical advice.

New research finds association between physical activity and better mental health

Nostalgia significantly motivates individuals to engage in rituals, enhancing the meaning they ascribe to their lives. The findings highlight the deep psychological impacts of ritualistic behaviors influenced by nostalgic emotions.

A group of scientists finds the oldest signal of the planet’s magnetic field in the the Isua Greenstone Belt in Greenland

MIT researchers discovered that light can cause evaporation of water from a surface without the need for heat. This “photomolecular effect” could be important for understanding climate change and for improving some industrial processes.

A research team found that soil microbes are missing from the diet and the guts of many people, and that could have serious health implications.

What "Born This Way" got wrong, and whether we should even search for a genetic cause for sexuality

A study conducted at the University of Turku shows that investment by maternal grandmothers can improve the well-being of grandchildren who have faced adversities in life.

It’s long been known that depression and cardiovascular disease are somehow related, though exactly how remained a puzzle. Now, researchers have identified a ‘g

Abstract Objectives: Pet ‘ownership’ is empirically evidenced to improve mental and physical
health, with research suggesting an anthropomorphic bond between ‘owners’ and dogs
that equal familial relationships, including children. However, bereavement of…

This prospective cohort study compares the differences in time to mortality across sexual orientation in female nurses participating in the Nurses’ Health Study II.

A role for vitamin D in immune modulation and in cancer has been suggested. In this work, we report that mice with increased availability of vitamin D display greater immune-dependent resistance to transplantable cancers and augmented responses to ...

ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 – A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the lasting financial impact of...

We asked the experts: Should people be worried? Pasteurization and the H5N1 virus’s route to infection suggests risks to people remains low.

Tickling is commonly perceived as juvenile play associated with laughter. However, its potential connection to adult sexual behavior has largely remained une...

Targets can distort competition in favor of incumbent firms

Finches exposed to the sound of cars grew slower and had fewer offspring

This tendency can negatively affect company dynamics and incur additional costs for the business.