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How often you exercise is more important than how much you exercise

Scientists found a little bit of daily activity could well be the most beneficial approach, at least for muscle strength.

Elon Musk: how being autistic may make him think differently

The business magnate and new owner of Twitter Elon Musk revealed a while ago that he is autistic. Musk, the wealthiest person in the...

The history of daylight saving time

The real history of daylight saving time is much more complex. It was first introduced in Germany in 1916 during World War I.

What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain

In his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that his colon burst as a result of his addiction to opioid painkillers. The 53-year-old actor, who played...

Mass school shootings are not caused by mental diseases, study finds

School shootings in the United States have occurred at K–12 public and private schools, as well as at colleges and universities, and on school buses. In...

Chamomile tea may help control diabetes – as my research into 19th century dyes...

Chamomile – that yellow flower so often made into a tea, enjoyed before bed – is a very interesting plant.

How likely is a US recession? About 75 percent

“My estimate is that the probability of a US recession is more than 50 percent: about 75 percent,” Professor Saxena says.

People with certain genes were more likely to survive the Black Death, shows study

The Black Death was the single greatest mortality event in recorded history, killing up to 50% of the European population in less than five...

With storms threatening to intensify, should Floridians stay or should they go?

Scientists say Floridians will find it increasingly difficult to keep their feet dry as the effects of climate change cause sea levels to rise and tropical cyclones to become wetter.

You may pay more with an Amazon discount, shows study

More than a quarter of vacuum cleaners sold on Amazon has at some point pretended to offer a discount when they had actually just...