Japan’s pandemic deaths low, but future success uncertain
Japan has kept its deaths from the new coronavirus low despite a series of missteps that beg the question of
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Higher fiber saves lives, but food processing may remove benefits
Eating more fiber can improve life expectancy for those with diabetes, Otago researchers say. Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic
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It can’t cure COVID-19, but sunlight was long seen as having healing powers
The suggestion from the US president, Donald Trump, that COVID-19 could be treated with light was rightly criticised by scientists
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Pain, but not as we know it: Neuropathic pain and the immune system
There are three main types of pain: nociceptive pain, the type we’re most familiar with, from bee stings and ankle
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Women shouldn’t get a bill for an IUD, but sometimes they do
After a few months on daily contraceptive pills, Erica M. wanted something more reliable. She wanted an intrauterine device, a
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E-cig ban takes effect but experts say exemptions make it a 'joke'
US ban on ALL flavored e-cigarettes except menthol and tobacco is officially in effect – but experts say its exemptions
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Cat who looks like baby Yoda wins the internet but still doesn't have a home
Obviously the internet was made so we could enjoy looking at cat pictures and videos all day. And we simple
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Everything You Want to Know About Anal Beads (but Are Too Afraid to Ask)
In the world of sex toys, there’s beginner stuff like flavored lube and bullet vibrators, and then there’s next-level gear like
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Social media could be a force for good in tackling depression but for privacy concerns
Social media has been identified by a number of studies as being a significant factor in mental health problems, especially
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Heart problems ended his NFL career, but magic provides a second act
Jon Dorenbos was swimming with sharks in Bora Bora when he realized he kept losing his breath. During his 14-year
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