Love a glass of wine with dinner? There’s good news for you from a study that finds “moderate” alcohol consumption—a glass or two per day—might…
Are you a hugger? It might be hereditary
A new study of twins finds that genetics play a significant role in how affectionate women are, but the same can’t be said for men.…
Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported
Many epidemiologists believe that the initial COVID-19 infection rate was undercounted due to testing issues, asymptomatic and alternatively symptomatic individuals, and a failure to identify…
Coronavirus: wastewater can tell us where the next outbreak will be
Fairly early in the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists discovered that the virus that causes the disease—SARS-CoV-2—is shed in faeces. But unlike the virus found in mucus…
Could taking hydroxychloroquine be more harmful than helpful?
People taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus may be more likely to die, according to new research. But that doesn’t mean the drug is killing them. A…
When Will the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Be Over?
We all have different worries—maybe we’re concerned about whether our housemate’s new cough is just allergies, or we’re wondering if we calculated how to stretch…
Amazon could be next virus hot zone: scientist
The next pandemic could come from the Amazon rainforest, warns Brazilian ecologist David Lapola, who says human encroachment on animals’ habitats—a likely culprit in the…
Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age
It’s never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a study published in the May…
We talk with our hands—and now we know that body language can also be heard
When people move their hands and arms while using their voices, listeners are able to hear it. Even without seeing the messenger, we can pick…
Why this crisis could be the making of the Snowflake Generation
Will living through the coronavirus pandemic give young people a psychological boost? Experts say experience could strengthen mental fortitude and ease anxieties Experiences gained from…