Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Chris Mills, University of Portsmouth
British breasts are getting bigger, with an annual survey indicating the average woman’s bra size has increased from a 36C to a 36DD
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- Written by: Dominic Peter Power, University of Melbourne
“Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear” is something we’ve been wisely cautioned against at some stage or another. But more of us are ignoring this advice.
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- Written by: Lisa Chedekel, Boston University
Short menstrual cycle lengths and early or late onset of menstruation are associated with reduced fertility, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Sergio Diez Alvarez, University of Newcastle
Stories of meningococcal outbreaks tell us it’s that season again. But what is meningococcal meningitis, why does it occur in seasons, and why does it strike fear into the hearts of so many?
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- Written by: Lori Barrette, University of Rochester
Despite a growing epidemic, many medical providers fail to diagnose obesity in their patients—missing an opportunity to identify an important component of long-term health.
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- Written by: Valerie Malyvanh Jansen and Ingrid Mayer, Vanderbilt University
There has been substantial publicity about the MINDACT trial, which could lead to changes in breast cancer treatment. The study’s results suggest that women with a certain genetic profile would have a good chance of survival and cure regardless of chemotherapy.
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- Written by: Katherine Unger Baillie,University of Pennsylvania
A Phase 3 clinical trial has deemed a nasal spray called Kovanaze safe and effective for avoiding pain at the dentist—including the sting of a numbing injection.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Grossman, Ensia
The updated Toxic Substances Control Act brings new hope for protecting Americans’ health and environment. Here's what it does — and doesn’t — do.
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- Written by: Gregory Moore, University of Melbourne
The classification of fruits and vegetables often confuses many, with common terms deviating from botanical definitions. Fruits, typically seed-bearing, attract animals for seed dispersal, while vegetables, lacking a strict definition, encompass various plant parts. This article explores the complexities of these classifications and their nutritional implications.
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- Written by: Julia Short, Cardiff University
A set of biomarkers found in blood samples seem to predict with about 85 percent accuracy whether or not a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease.
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- Written by: Kara Gavin, University of Michigan
A new study, done by pooling data from most of those studies, throws cold water on the idea that extra pounds may stem from an imbalance of the bacteria inside us.
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- Written by: Claire Roberts, University of Adelaide
Sexual inequality begins in the womb, but not in the way you might think. In a study of more than 574,000 births in South Australia between 1981 and 2011, we found boys are more likely to be born preterm and the risk is greater for boys the earlier the birth.
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- Written by: Sara G. Rasmussen; Brian S. Schwartz, Johns Hopkins University, and Joan A. Casey, University of California, San Francisco
The fracking industry has been an energy success story: Natural gas prices have decreased as fracking has skyrocketed, and natural gas now produces more electricity than coal does, which has resulted in improved air quality.
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- Written by: Andy Henion, Michigan State University
Older adults enjoy using Facebook, email, instant messaging, and other forms of social media—and doing so may even reduce loneliness and improve health.
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- Written by: Peter Rüegg, ETH Zurich
It is a hotly debated, highly researched subject: which fats are good for us and which aren’t?
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- Written by: Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, Ensia
As an emergency room physician in Washington, D.C., it didn’t take long for Leana Wen to notice a pattern
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- Written by: Layne Cameron, Michigan State University
The hormone melatonin appears to suppress the growth of breast cancer tumors, say researchers.
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- Written by: Anthony Booker, University of Westminster
The use of food supplements and herbal medicinal products by the public, including athletes, is common practice – but it is not well regulated.
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- Written by: Stephanie Desmon,Johns Hopkins University
Neighbors with the most exposure to natural gas fracking are nearly twice as likely to suffer from some combination of migraine headaches, chronic nasal and sinus symptoms, and severe fatigue.
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- Written by: Beth Darnall, Ph.D.
About 100 million Americans—one in three people—suffer from ongoing pain that impacts their daily lives. Chronic pain has fueled a pain treatment crisis resulting in the overprescribing of risky opioids. The tragic deaths of celebrities such as Prince have brought the issue to public awareness in a way that statistics can't.
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- Written by: Penelope Bryant, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
The rise in antibiotic use among infants raises concerns about antibiotic resistance and its implications for child health. With two-thirds of children receiving antibiotics by age one, understanding when they are necessary and the potential risks involved is crucial for parents and caregivers. This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of antibiotics in young children.
