Science Alert
Blocked arteries, kidney stones, nausea, constipation, fatigue: Long list of health problems caused by too much vitamin D
The "sunshine vitamin" may come with a dark side. Just as a lack of vitamin D can lead to health ...
Tens of millions of people rely on TikTok to understand ADHD, and that’s not good
A team led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada found that of the top 100 ...
There may be a genetic reason why more women than men suffer from depression
Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published ... that could change how ...
‘It doubles the time of origin of the human species’: How digital technology is rewriting the origin of humanity
An ancient skull, warped and damaged by the ravages of time and degradation, may have just altered our understanding of ...
Why do humans kiss? Scientists now think they know, and it’s kind of creepy
Nobody knows when kissing emerged among humans. But the practice of plopping one's mouth on another human, whether in friendship ...
What are the key factors to look out for when monitoring cognitive decline? Here’s 4
Knowing how key cognitive functions could change in people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can make a significant difference to patients and ...
Removing both ovaries can have overlooked brain health consequences in the long run
Study has scientists concerned that the surgical removal of both ovaries can have overlooked health consequences in the long run ...
Genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease more strongly influenced by mother’s side than father’s side of the family
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is more strongly influenced by the mother's side than the father's side ...
Not just a fad: The ‘Mediterranean diet’ has been around for over 4,000 years
Even 4,000 years ago, people in the Mediterranean knew what was good for them. A new study found ancient Syrians ate similarly ...
Hollowed-out cheeks, sunken eyes, and excess skin: ‘Ozempic face’ plagues some weight loss drug users
'Ozempic face' – a term used to describe the hollowed-out cheeks, sunken eyes, and excess skin that can arise from ...
‘I’m actually present in my daily life and that’s incredible’: Breakthrough brain implant treats both epilepsy and OCD
Deep-brain stimulation is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other conditions affecting movement, including epilepsy ...
Epidemic of severe infections of skin, scalp, and nails: Overuse of over-the-counter creams linked to antifungal resistance
CDC claims combinations of antifungal treatments with corticosteroids are contributing to the rise and spread of severe fungal infections ...
A green glowing monkey has been created in China. What were the scientists trying to learn?
Scientists in China have announced the birth of a primate like no other, with eyes that shined green and fingertips ...
Wild elephants were domesticated — but not by humans. Here’s the surprising mystery of how that happened
An international team of researchers recently pointed out that similar features exist within populations of elephants, prompting the question of ...
Human GMOs: Vertebrate eyes evolved after ‘horizontal gene transfer’ from another species
New research suggests some components of vertebrate vision may not have been shaped incrementally as their genes passed down family ...
Are humans still evolving? 155 new genes identified that suggest we’re still being shaped by our environment
We may have parted ways with our primate cousins millions of years ago, but a new study shows just how ...
What can teeth tell us about how human pregnancy evolved?
Human babies pack a lot of growth into those nine months between conception and birth to give them and their ...
Did you spend the afternoon on the couch? Here’s how much exercise you need daily to make up for it
We know that spending lots of time sitting down isn't good for us, but just how much exercise is needed ...
Hidden healing: The amazing nerve-mending effect of parasites linked to leprosy
In an ironic twist, researchers have just discovered that a tissue-damaging disease somehow has the potential to regenerate mammalian livers ...
Why did so many girls experience early puberty during the pandemic? (The virus might not be to blame)
Among the laundry list of health problems COVID has inflicted on the world's population, one of the more perplexing could ...
‘Apex predators’: For 2.5 million years, early humans stood atop the food chain, eating mostly meat
Paleolithic cuisine was anything but lean and green, according to a study on the diets of our Pleistocene ancestors. For ...
Hate brushing your hair? You may have ‘uncombable hair syndrome’ — a rare genetic disease
Uncombable hair syndrome is more than just difficult hair. As its name suggests, it's hair that sticks out at all ...
The tipping point for millions of heart attacks is one single gram of salt per day
Looking at health data on adults in China, the study authors estimate that a reduction of just 1 gram in ...
Narcissists are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories. Why?
Previous research shows that people identified as narcissists – those with an inflated sense of their own importance, a lack ...
’Ahem’? Captive gorillas created a sound specifically to get humans’ attention
In a fascinating discovery, western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Zoo Atlanta have been caught summoning their keepers using ...
Does the culture we grow up in influence the way we walk?
A child's manner of walking can tell a doctor a lot about their health and development. But the transition from ...
Germs implicated in fall of great ancient civilizations, bone analysis shows
Thousands of years ago, across the Eastern Mediterranean, multiple Bronze Age civilizations took a distinct turn for the worse at ...
‘Mind after midnight’: How our brains evolved to hyperfocus on the negative after dark
Plenty of evidence suggests the human mind functions differently if it is awake at nighttime. Past midnight, negative emotions tend ...
