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Person with curly black hair and brown skin rinsing shampoo off after washing hair

DIY

Are you washing your hair too much or not enough? Are you washing your hair too much or not enough?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Singer Jimmy Buffet in a purple shirt by a microphone.

Why the rare skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett may become more common Why the rare skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett may become more common

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Kid with blonde hair wearing a blue COVID mask holding books and a backpack on the first day of school

How to avoid getting COVID again How to avoid getting COVID again

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A stone jar against a yellow and orange desert background.

Ancient Egyptian mummy balm probably smelled delicious Ancient Egyptian mummy balm probably smelled delicious

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Bras and other lingerie for sale

The freedom of going braless comes at a cost The freedom of going braless comes at a cost

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Purple and blue visualizations of human chromosomes.

The final missing piece of the human genome has been decoded The final missing piece of the human genome has been decoded

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Doxycycline antibiotic pill for STI and STD prevention on a coral background

This ‘morning after’ pill could prevent STIs from unprotected sex This ‘morning after’ pill could prevent STIs from unprotected sex

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A many tentacled feather star.

Behold a 20-armed, strawberry-shaped Antarctic sea creature Behold a 20-armed, strawberry-shaped Antarctic sea creature

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

An illustration of an ancient whale against a sea-blue background.

This tiny, 8-foot long whale swam off Egypt’s coast 41 million years ago This tiny, 8-foot long whale swam off Egypt’s coast 41 million years ago

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Hands passing out blue medical masks.

What to know about the newly dominant ‘Eris’ COVID variant What to know about the newly dominant ‘Eris’ COVID variant

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Red kombucha tea in a bottle and glass on white background

Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A gloved hand holds police tape in a crime scene investigation.

How DNA evidence could help put the Long Island serial killer behind bars How DNA evidence could help put the Long Island serial killer behind bars

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Deer tick passing tick-borned diseases to a young person by biting back of the neck

6 tick-borne diseases you really don’t want to get 6 tick-borne diseases you really don’t want to get

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Borax powder in multicolor scoops on a blue background

DIY

Don’t drink or douche with Borax, no matter what TikTok tells you Don’t drink or douche with Borax, no matter what TikTok tells you

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Mother with short pink hair kissing newborn in hospital after induced labor at 39 weeks

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces the need for some C-sections Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces the need for some C-sections

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Barbie and Ken in all-pink outfits driving in a pink convertible in the new movie "Barbie"

‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone ‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Med school students during a white coat ceremony at the University of Minnesota in 2022, before the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in admissions

The Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action will make US doctors less diverse The Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action will make US doctors less diverse

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Red pieces of CRISPR-edited wood against the paler natural type.

Genetically modified trees could mean more sustainable wood Genetically modified trees could mean more sustainable wood

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A gray storm cloud approaches green palm trees and a sandy shore.

AI

AI forecasts could help us plan for a world with more extreme weather AI forecasts could help us plan for a world with more extreme weather

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Six scoops of different ice creams on a white background. Which to choose?

Here’s the scoop on how to choose a healthy ice cream Here’s the scoop on how to choose a healthy ice cream

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Lymphocyte, 3D illustration. Closeup view of T-cell.

Scientists reworked an experimental cancer therapy to treat autoimmune disease Scientists reworked an experimental cancer therapy to treat autoimmune disease

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Karyotype of human chromosomes including sex chromosomes XY and XX

Men lose Y chromosomes with age, and it might increase their risk of bladder cancer Men lose Y chromosomes with age, and it might increase their risk of bladder cancer

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Toilet on palm tree-filled beach

DIY

Why your poop gets weird on vacation—and what to do about it Why your poop gets weird on vacation—and what to do about it

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Psychedelics and anesthetics cause unexpected chemical reactions in the brain Psychedelics and anesthetics cause unexpected chemical reactions in the brain

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

People wearing masks for wildfire smoke and bad air quality in front of White House

How to mask up to protect yourself from wildfire smoke How to mask up to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Mice lived longer lives when given the supplement taurine.

Animals given taurine supplements in ‘groundbreaking’ study had longer lifespans Animals given taurine supplements in ‘groundbreaking’ study had longer lifespans

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Baby sleeping naked in a white hammock

DIY

Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

The Tungurahua volcano eruption.

Mixing volcanic ash with meteorites may have jump-started life on Earth Mixing volcanic ash with meteorites may have jump-started life on Earth

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Asian person with mid-length gray hair rubbing temples because of chronic pain

Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

El Nino 2023 signs on NASA weather satellite data on higher Pacific Ocean temperatures and water levels, marked by red around the equator

El Niño is back—here’s what that means El Niño is back—here’s what that means

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

An older couple shares a kiss against a backdrop of fall trees.

Ancient Mesopotamian texts show when and why humans first kissed Ancient Mesopotamian texts show when and why humans first kissed

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Box of iHealth COVID rapid tests being distributed at a school before the US COVID public health emergency ended

Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A diverse crowd of people.

What is a pangenome? Scientists just released their first draft. What is a pangenome? Scientists just released their first draft.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Discarded cigarette labels like Marlboro and Lucky Strike to depict declining smoking rates in the US

Why Americans are smoking cigarettes less than ever Why Americans are smoking cigarettes less than ever

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Roses blooming in a garden.

Chemists finally unlock the secret to a rose’s iconic aroma Chemists finally unlock the secret to a rose’s iconic aroma

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Black truck with purple screen that says "pharmacists know mifepristone saves lives" driving around Phoenix during abortion pill lawsuits

Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Evolution of human brain size shown with brass sculptures at a kids science museum in China

We probably have big brains because we got lucky We probably have big brains because we got lucky

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Dermatologist checking moles on skin cancer patient's back

AI

5 skin cancer-care tools you should look out for 5 skin cancer-care tools you should look out for

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Sleeping elephant seals on a California beach

Seals snooze during 20-minute ‘sleeping dives’ to avoid predators Seals snooze during 20-minute ‘sleeping dives’ to avoid predators

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Baby with brown eyes and brown hair laying on their back. The baby is sleeping in a crib, not a bed, to prevent SIDS.

DIY

This is the safest way to sleep with your baby This is the safest way to sleep with your baby

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Brown bear paw in summer for blood clotting study

Hibernating bears hold many secrets for better human health Hibernating bears hold many secrets for better human health

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Teen in green sweatshirt with long brown hair against a bright yellow background scrolling through TikTok on a smartphone

DIY

How to break your toxic infinite scroll habit on TikTok How to break your toxic infinite scroll habit on TikTok

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Narcan naloxone nasal spray vending machine in Illinois to fight opioid overdoses

DIY

4 common myths about Narcan, the ‘antidote’ to opioid overdose 4 common myths about Narcan, the ‘antidote’ to opioid overdose

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Red and pink pill on yellow background with Swiss army knife coming out of it to symbolize off-label use of medications. Illustrated.

Ask Us Anything

Viagra and the abortion pill can treat multiple illnesses. But how? Viagra and the abortion pill can treat multiple illnesses. But how?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Person crying over bills and a calculator on a desk.

DIY

5 ways to deal with financial anxiety before it seriously harms your health 5 ways to deal with financial anxiety before it seriously harms your health

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Japanese beekeepers holding honeycomb up at the top of a Tokyo skyscraper

Beehives are the honeypot for a city’s microbial secrets Beehives are the honeypot for a city’s microbial secrets

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Two Swahili women in traditional headwear and dresses. Black and white portrait.

Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis’ blended African and Asian ancestry Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis’ blended African and Asian ancestry

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Super Glue tube on blue background

Super Glue could make it easier to recycle plastic Super Glue could make it easier to recycle plastic

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Red and speckled blue and black poison dart frog looking up from a light green leaf

Poisonous animals probably took their sweet time developing unappetizing bright colors Poisonous animals probably took their sweet time developing unappetizing bright colors

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Four male common fruit flies in a chain trying to mate with each other after being exposed to ozone air pollution

Horny male fruit flies plunge into chaos when exposed to air pollution Horny male fruit flies plunge into chaos when exposed to air pollution

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Colon cancer shown in abdominal X-ray in red, blue, and green

Colon cancer cases in younger generations are rising. When should you get screened? Colon cancer cases in younger generations are rising. When should you get screened?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A cluster of vampire bats hangs from a cave.

How killing vampire bats to slow rabies can go wrong How killing vampire bats to slow rabies can go wrong

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Yellow, red, and white roses left at a memorial for the victims of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting. A white sign behind the bouquets says "as a community we grieve."

How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A mythological Norse beast may have just been a weird, hungry whale

A mythological Norse beast may have just been a weird, hungry whale A mythological Norse beast may have just been a weird, hungry whale

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Smoke from the Ohio train derailment over a small house in East Palestine

Is acid rain forming from the Ohio train derailment site? Is acid rain forming from the Ohio train derailment site?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Bird control pills, IUD, ring, and other hormonal birth control options illustrated in pink, purple, blue.

Where is all the hormone-free birth control? Where is all the hormone-free birth control?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Vigil attendees at a California skatepark remember Tyre Nichols with prayer candles forming a heart. Nichols died from police violence in his home city of Memphis after EMTs also failed to react quickly to his injuries.

Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A mother chimpanzee with her offspring, which she may teach her style of handclasping.

Popular chimpanzees set hand-holding trends for the whole group Popular chimpanzees set hand-holding trends for the whole group

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Bird intelligence researcher in maroon shirt with flock of captive Goffin's cockatoos on his arms and head

These clever cockatoos carry around toolkits to get to food faster These clever cockatoos carry around toolkits to get to food faster

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Mother and baby in black and white photos in an album to show postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis

The important difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression The important difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Super Bowl-qualifying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a perfect football spiral

DIY

Throwing the perfect football spiral is a feat in science Throwing the perfect football spiral is a feat in science

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

a colorful illustration of ancient egyptians wearing robes embalming a dead body with wrappings and chemicals

This is the best look yet into ancient Egyptians’ mummy-making chemicals This is the best look yet into ancient Egyptians’ mummy-making chemicals

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Viagra blue pills next to a felt red heart to show cardiac health benefits from erectile dysfunction drugs

Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Brown cat and white cat fighting and playing in a sunny room

Fun or feud? These are the tell-tail signs that a catfight has gone sour. Fun or feud? These are the tell-tail signs that a catfight has gone sour.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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