As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Outdoor workers face higher risks on hot, humid days. AP Photo/Swoan Parker W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State; Rachel Cottle, Penn State, and...
Outdoor workers face higher risks on hot, humid days. AP Photo/Swoan Parker W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State; Rachel Cottle, Penn State, and...
Research on possible links between aspartame consumption and cancer is ongoing and far from conclusive. celsopupo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee;...
Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state. Sean Gladwell via Getty Images Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University Is it really hotter now than any time...
Getting high to get spiritual insight isn’t a new pursuit. bestdesigns/iStock via Getty Images Gary Laderman, Emory University Drugs and religion have been a potent combination...
Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Jamie Hanson, University of Pittsburgh and Isabella...
What happens to the human body when you stop drinking alcohol? When you stop drinking alcohol, several changes occur in the human body. Here are some...
Training your mind for success is essential to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. Success is not just about achieving material wealth or social...
What is Frugal Gardening Frugal gardening is a gardening approach that focuses on being resourceful, creative, and efficient with gardening materials and resources to grow healthy...
What is Positive self-talk? Positive self-talk is a technique of using affirming and supportive language to encourage oneself and create a more positive inner dialogue. It...
Inflammation of the heart (shown here), known as myocarditis, can be triggered by viral infection, including COVID-19, as well as from COVID-19 vaccination, in rare cases....
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers Those with body dysmorphic disorder often...
Imagine waking up every morning, sitting down at your desk with a blank page in front of you, and writing about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences....
There is a major distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism. Joos Mind/The Image Bank via Getty Images April Nisan Ilkmen, Adler University A little bit of...
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than...
Eating culinary poppy seeds won’t get you high, but they could lead to a failed drug test. Linda Caldwell/EyeEm via Getty Images Gary Reisfield, University of...
peopleSeveral cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University Headaches and lingering chemical...
The meaning of life is a complex and subjective question that has been debated by philosophers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. There is no single,...
Stochasticity is everywhere – and finding the order in disorder can unlock new ways to understand biology. Erlon Silva – TRI Digital/Moment via Getty Images Andrew...
Figuring out what to do with the ‘Song of Songs’ has preoccupied people reading the Bible for centuries. ‘Song of Songs’ illustrated by Florence Kingsford/Southern Methodist...
Since 2018, it has been legal in the U.S. to use a drug made from purified cannabis-derived cannabidiol – CBD – to treat certain childhood seizure...
Reality: Understanding the Complex Concept of Our Existence Reality is a complex and multi-layered concept that has been pondered and debated by philosophers, scientists, and ordinary...
Carcinogenic chemicals are labeled with a health hazard warning symbol. Peter Etchells/iStock via Getty Images Plus Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University Does this cause cancer? How...
Why You Should NOT Fear Death – Memento mori: (Latin) remember you must die. Regularly confronting the thought of our mortality is not a morbid...