In 1974, science fiction author Larry Niven wrote a murder mystery with an interesting premise: Could you kill a man with a ...

The tidal forces produced by a tiny black hole would have an interesting affect on human bodies.

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Discover the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment combining specialized salt and near-infrared light to target ...

People who practice cold-water immersion may experience stress reduction after exposure, have a decrease in sickness absences ...

However, a 2021 animal study found that aspartame ingestion in rats led to increases in body weight ... Future human studies may help scientists find out more about the effects of aspartame ...

Another side effect of uncontrolled diabetes is nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy. High blood sugar levels can damage the nerves throughout the body, causing symptoms such as tingling ...

Discoveries in the past two decades have added new branches to the human family tree, including species such as the hobbit-like Homo floresiensis and the powerfully built Homo naledi. A pinkie ...

Some effects of climate ... to be much greater than current models can quantify. Several issues need to be thought through. Extreme heat harms health — what is the human body’s limit?

It's the long-term effects of acetaldehyde on the body that scientists are most concerned about: the potential for DNA damage, chronic inflammation, liver scarring, heart disease. People with the ...