It’s time to go to sweep. Research has shown that snoring can worsen in the winter — now, a sleep expert is sharing a 30-second tongue exercise he says will help you (and everyone around you) catch better ZZZs. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through a narrow or obstructed airway, and it can be … Read more
Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
Volunteers in England are breathing in pollutants like diesel and cleaning products in the name of science. Thirteen brave souls are taking part in a scientific study at the University of Manchester that requires them to wear masks hooked up to an air chamber that carefully feeds them four different types of pollutants to inhale, … Read more
As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more that it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. Doctors shared insights into why and how the cold weather affects your body — and what you can do … Read more
Take a deep breath for this one. New scientific evidence shows that even levels of air pollution thought to be safe can be detrimental to brain function, according to research from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. “On average, air pollution levels are fairly low in the U.S., but we’re still seeing … Read more