Jon Stewart engaged in one of his favorite sports during “The Daily Show” on Wednesday night: mocking the media for its hyperbolic coverage. This year’s allergy season is being called the “pollen tsunami.” Last year, it was the “pollen vortex.” … Read More »
Using microfluidic technology, scientists have developed a way to squeeze immune system B cells so their membranes develop temporary holes, allowing the insertion of antigens that program specific immune responses. As cells squeeze through the narrowing channels, small temporary holes … Read More »
Online dating can be challenging enough, but when you factor in the little white lies people tell before meeting in person, it can feel downright impossible to find your true match. By lying about our age or height, we ultimately … Read More »
The Mediterranean diet is often regarded as one of the healthiest diets around, and a newly published study adds further support to these claims. Researchers suggest that adhering closely to the diet can cut the risk of endometrial cancer in … Read More »
Elderly men who consume at least two alcoholic beverages daily may be damaging their heart, according to a new study, with elderly women at risk of heart damage with just one drink a day. In the study, moderate alcohol consumption … Read More »
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com Pizza. Chips. Soda. French fries. There are some foods we just can’t get enough of. And now groundbreaking science from the National Institute on Drug Addiction has shown that for some people, certain foods can hijack the … Read More »
This one goes out to anyone who has experienced even the slightest instability during yoga class. Nothing wrecks a yoga flow — or any exercise routine, for that matter — more than feeling like you’re going to fall over. But … Read More »
At present, to diagnose the bacteria behind an antibiotic-resistant infection, doctors have to send samples to the lab and wait days for a result. Now, researchers have found a way to shrink the days of waiting to hours, using simple … Read More »
Scientists have devised a way of testing urine for markers of disease that could reduce the need for blood samples. Their new way of purifying proteins in urine samples could reduce the need to draw blood for tests, the researchers … Read More »
FILE – In this Feb. 2, 2009 file photo, Yum! Brands restaurants Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Express are shown in San Carlos, Calif. Yum! Brands Inc. is expected to report quarterly earnings after market close Tuesday, July 14, 2009. … Read More »