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: Ted W. Baxter
"Before the stroke, Ted was all business. Very serious. Since he’s recovered, he’s got such a sense of humor. He’s come almost 180 degrees now. He’s so much funnier, and all his humor—his dry sense of humor—has come out. It never came out before the stroke."
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- Written by: James Leahy
Strides in medicine have contributed to a dramatic increase in life expectancy over the last century.
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- Written by: Gregory Filiano
There’s a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and the onset of mild cognitive impairment in 9/11 responders who were at the World Trade Center, a new study of 1,800 workers shows.
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- Written by: Richard Gunderman
A test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives of tens of thousands of American smokers and former smokers every year, but only only 4% of those eligible are getting it.
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- Written by: Danny Eckert
Falling asleep is a bit like flicking off a light switch. One moment we are awake, but then the switch is flicked and we fall asleep.
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- Written by: Kristin Samuelson
Physicians often fail to discuss healthy lifestyle changes with cancer survivors, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Kara Manke
Advanced brain imaging reveals how exposure in the womb to organophosphates changes brain activity in teenagers, a new study shows.
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- Written by: Patti Verbanas
African-Americans with severe depression are more likely to be misdiagnosed as having schizophrenia, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Étienne Aumont
The idea of seeing a loved one decline and lose their ability to recall their most treasured memories is devastating.
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- Written by: Cynthia Mathew
Viruses are mostly known for their aggressive and infectious nature. It’s true, most viruses have a pathogenic relationship with their hosts – meaning they cause diseases ranging from a mild cold to serious conditions.
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- Written by: Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Ivan Sedov
Many pregnant women find themselves waking up in the middle of night to go the bathroom (for the third time) or struggling to find a comfortable sleep position.
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- Written by: Padma Kaul
Fainting, also known as syncope, is the sudden loss of consciousness. In most cases, fainting is not dangerous — unless it is complicated by a fall or other injury — and the person recovers quickly.
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- Written by: Patti Verbanas
Despite risks and no clear benefits, doctors are increasingly likely to recommend antihistamines for children under the age of 12 who have a cold, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Tom Vasich
Researchers have sequenced the genome of an animal that carries the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. It’s not a tick, but the white-footed mouse.
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- Written by: Vanessa McMains
Intelligence and education may offer a cognitive “head start” that could keep the minds of people with Alzheimer’s functioning better temporarily, research finds.
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- Written by: Bowen F. White, M.D.
Do we have to "put reality on the back burner" to have fun? That's what it seems like. After all, with all the problems in the world and all the stress in our lives, escaping reality seems to be required. Our current life circumstance is putting pressure on us to...
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- Written by: Mikayla Mace
Scientists might have found an early detection method for some forms of dementia, according to new research.
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- Written by: Alan Pearce
Concussion is a temporary disturbance in brain function following an impact to the head. It can also occur after a blow to the body, if the force is transmitted to the head.
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- Written by: Marianne Teitelbaum, D.C.
The adrenal glands are responsible for our “fight or flight” response to stress. When stress is prolonged and the adrenals are forced to work overtime, they can become exhausted, leading to what is commonly called adrenal fatigue or adrenal weakness.
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- Written by: Bamini Gopinath, University of Sydney
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of blindness in Australia. One in seven people aged over 50 have some signs of macular degeneration.
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- Written by: Dana Ullman
Pain is an inherent protective device that nature has given us. It is sometimes difficult to acknowledge the value of pain while one is experiencing its wrath. Still, pain is absolutely essential for the survival of the human species. Among other benefits...
