You may have heard of the placebo effect, where a person’s belief in the effectiveness of a fake treatment or pill actually produces a real improvement in their symptoms. But have you ever considered its darker counterpart, the nocebo effect?…
It’s no surprise that American adults are concerned about the health of children today. With a rise in sedentary lifestyles, increasing screen time, and less physical activity, it is clear that a lack of exercise and childhood obesity rank at…
Has the constant plea for your kids to turn off the video game console and play outdoors become a familiar chorus? Well, believe it or not, video games have evolved beyond the classic, sedentary image of a child hunched over…
It’s well-known that humans can catch diseases from animals, but did you know that your pets can catch illnesses from you as well? Yes, that’s right – you can give your furry friends the flu. Researchers at Oregon State University…
Did you know that a good portion of our dental anxiety could be inherited from our parents? That’s right, folks! As it turns out, dental fear and anxiety typically trickle down the family tree, possibly impacting the way we, and…
Inside our bodies, there are trillions of bacterial cells that even outnumber our own human cells. It’s not surprising that these cells have a significant impact on our daily lives, especially when they need nourishment. French researchers at the University…
We all know that wearing sunscreen protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and skin cancer. But did you know that your skin needs sunlight to produce vitamin D, and wearing sunscreen all the time might prevent you from reaping…
In 2002, scientists discovered that a beetle known as the emerald ash borer was killing ash trees in the United States. By 2010, 100 million trees were dead. Along with the trees, at least 21,000 Americans died as well. Why?…
If you’ve ever wondered why the Paleo diet seems to be so popular, it’s not just another fad; there’s genuine science to back its benefits. Many people feel healthier when they only consume the types of foods that our ancestors…
We often hear that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to truly understanding someone, you may want to shift your focus slightly. Researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara have discovered that the…