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More and More People Are Choosing to Go on Vacation for One Reason Only: Going to Sleep

Magnet

Rest and quality sleep become the central elements of the experience.

12 Million People Gave Their DNA to 23andMe. The Company Just Went Bankrupt, but There’s a Bigger Problem at Stake

23andMe promised to offer insights into your origins for under $120. Now, the company is bankrupt, and your genetic data may be sold.

Starbucks Lawsuit: A Man Suffered Third Degree Burns After Dropping Hot Tea in His Lap. He Was Just Awarded $50 Million

Magnet

30 years after the infamous McDonalds' scalding coffee case, we're still asking the same question: Who's at fault when a hot drink falls over?

We’ve Polluted the Oceans With Mercury for Centuries. Could Genetic Engineering Be the Solution?

Nature and Environment

Since humans can’t clean the oceans faster than they pollute them, experts are turning to genetically engineered animals to do the job.

Back to Plastic: Trump Has Declared War on Paper Straws. Here’s What the Science Says

Nature and Environment

Are paper straws really the enemy Trump says they are? The answer is complicated.

A Recent Study Finds That Morning Coffee Can Lower the Risk of Death

Health

Your life could depend on it.

The Yerkes-Dodson Law, Explained: Why Some People Perform Better Under Pressure

Health

This theory suggests that a moderate level of stress can enhance productivity. However, if the stress level surpasses a certain point, it can lead to a decline in performance.

Americans Are Paying $12,000 to Go Under the Knife for a Surprising Reason: To Change Their Eye Color

Magnet

However, ophthalmologists have raised concerns about the risks for patients.

Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: When Concentration Becomes Challenging and Daydreaming Impacts Daily Life

Health

CDS is a psychological pathology that affects people's ability to concentrate and slows down responsiveness to stimuli, making it difficult to solve problems and tasks.

The Milk Recall in 27 States Is Critical to People Allergic to Almonds. Here’s What You Need to Know

Health

The manufacturer of Lactaid Milk is recalling five types of milk because they may contain trace amounts of almond.

A Woman Pressed a Button to Activate the ‘Suicide Pod.’ The Problem Is, It’s Not Legal to Die This Way in Switzerland

Magnet

The first use of this controversial device has opened the debate on assisted suicide once more.

More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up

Health

There’s not enough scientific evidence to determine the effectiveness of this remedy.

U.S. Households Will Be Able to Request Free COVID-19 Tests Under New Government Campaign

Health

The free tests will be able to detect the current variants of COVID-19 and are valid for use until the end of the year.

The FDA’s New Mammogram Rules for Dense Breasts, Explained. Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Next Checkup

Health

The FDA’s new rules require facilities to notify women if their breasts are dense. If they are, medical providers may suggest additional testing.

How a Bat Die-Off Led to a Rise in Infant Deaths in America

Nature and Environment

A new study finds that the lack of bats, which eat insects that prey on crops, resulted in the use of more insecticide by farmers.

New Biomaterial Achieves What Was Science Fiction Until Now: High-Quality Articular Cartilage Growth

Health

This biomaterial can create high-quality cartilage to prevent invasive and painful surgery.

Paper Straws Are Often Touted as a Great Alternative to Plastic, But There's a Small Problem: They’re Toxic

Health

In their attempt to free us from the use of plastic, paper straws have failed miserably.

Experts Warn Against Digging Holes on the Beach Deeper Than Two Feet. There's a Good Reason for the Warning

Research

Getting stuck in a sand hole is much more dangerous than you might think.

We Spend Too Much Time Sitting and Are Just Now Beginning to Understand How Detrimental It Is for Our Health

Health

We're working more and more in front of the computer. It comes at the risk of our health.

This Phone Scanner Can Detect Strokes Quickly. A Look at the Great Invention That Could Revolutionize Early Detection

Apps

Biomedical engineers claim to have an early stroke detector.

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