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Dec. 19, 2013 — Saint Louis University researchers have analyzed the microbiomes of people with chronic rhinosinusitis and healthy volunteers and found evidence that some chronic sinus issues may be the result of inflammation triggered by an immune response to otherwise harmless microorganisms...

Dec. 19, 2013 — A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body clock that regulates metabolic functions in the liver, UC Irvine scientists have found. Disruption of these circadian rhythms may contribute to metabolic distress ailments, such as diabetes, obesity and...

Dec. 19, 2013 — Newcastle University scientists have discovered that as the brain re-organizes connections throughout our life, the process begins earlier in girls which may explain why they mature faster during the teenage years. As we grow older, our brains undergo a major reorganization...

Dec. 19, 2013 — A new study showing that feeding mice a beneficial type of bacteria can ameliorate autism-like symptoms is "groundbreaking," according to University of Colorado Boulder Professor Rob Knight, who co-authored a commentary piece about the research appearing in the current issue of...

Dec. 19, 2013 — What would happen if a fast-food restaurant reduces the calories in a children's meal by 104 calories, mainly by decreasing the portion size of French fries? Would children compensate by choosing a more calorie dense entrée or beverage? Researchers at Cornell University, Dr...

Dec. 19, 2013 — Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness caused by a bacterium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. The transmission dynamics of Lyme disease is dependent on a variety of factors, including the length of the tick's life cycle, availability of...

Dec. 19, 2013 — Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum stuck to the sole give teachers and parents a headache. Now, Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv University-affiliated Meir Medical Center has found that gum-chewing teenagers, and...

Dec. 19, 2013 — Patients are more likely to take chronic medications when they meet monthly with pharmacists to coordinate medication schedules and treatments, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study. The study, published in the November/December issue of The Journal of the...

Dec. 19, 2013 — A team of researchers from Gregorio Marañón Hospital, the company GMV and the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have started the first cancer operation room with a navigator. This image-guided system will allow for increased intraoperative radiotherapy safety. The system...

No matter who you are, it's easy to get a little caught up in the idea of getting new stuff. Here's a look at why your brain is so materialistic and what you can do to keep it from overwhelming you. Read more...

Half the problem with dieting is that what you know is good for you is in competition with what feels good. One way to help is to trick yourself into feeling satisfied with less food by dimming the lights. Read more...

Earlier this week, word came out that Target was the victim of a massive hack that exposed the credit card numbers and other personal, private data for over 40 million customers at its brick-and-mortar stores. Now, Target has confirmed the breach. Read more...

Even if you love your Android phone, there are always going to be some little things it does that bug you. Poor battery life, confusing UI, or just something you miss from another OS, what are the things that bug you most about Android? Read more...

Often, the first reaction when we think about changing our budgets is something similar to this: "I can't possibly cut anymore! I'm already spending the absolute minimum!" I thought that, too, at one time. It wasn't until I became brutally honest with myself and my spending that I realized how...

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If you're packing for a trip and you know you'll need dress shirts, a suit, or sweaters, save yourself time and energy and pack t-shirts you would wear alone instead of traditional undershirts. They'll serve the same purpose, and you'll get that many more clothing options in case the weather is...

You probably know your phone can pinpoint your location for GPS, local search, or the weather. Hopefully, you also know that means your phone keeps track of everywhere you go, all the time. Don't be alarmed—it's the trade you make for the features you get. If it makes you uncomfortable, here's...

iOS: Wake is already an excellent, motion-controlled, minimal alarm clock, but today's update makes it even better. Wake 2.0 added more motion controls to snooze or turn off your alarm, voice commands to set your alarm, the option to wake to your iTunes library, and more. Read more...

You don't have to empty your wallet or set up a special savings account just to invite your friends over. Whether you're planning an informal get together or a fancy dinner party, there are more than a few ways to get the job done and have a great time without spending a ton of money. Here's...

Dec. 19, 2013 — It is increasingly recognized that climate change has the potential to threaten people and nature, and that it is imperative to tackle the drivers of climate change, namely greenhouse gases. One way to slow climate change is to increase the number of trees on Earth, as they...