Though it had long been assumed that fitness was more important to health than a bit of excess fat, research is now beginning to show that weight may be even more important than fi...
It has long been the case that the average life expectancy for women has been higher than for men. Whatever the cause for this discrepancy, a new study has once again confirmed th...
What’s ashen, dark, and dead all over? Earth, potentially – if a supervolcano ever explodes!
The truth is, if a supervolcano were to actually erupt, it could indeed be...
It's often pointed out anecdotally that food portion sizes in the U.S. are larger than those in other countries, which could contribute to the country's increasing...
When it comes to autism, diagnostic speed is key. Treatments for the condition rely on early intervention therapies and the sooner in the life of a child with autism they begin, t...
Chicken is one of the most widely eaten meats in the U.S. and around the world, but it could also be one of the most dangerous.
Consumer Reports this week revealed the results o...
The Christian story of the birth of Jesus may be the most well-known virgin birth claim in history, but it turns out that such claims are not as rare as we might think.
A new...
Its been known for years now that pregnant women smoking and imbibing other harmful substances can put their fetus risk. A new study today shows just how serious that risk can be....
Many of the concepts taught in science classrooms are inherently difficult to explain in a classroom or through a book. Physics in particular is hard to illustrate beyond the math...