The human body is everything that makes up, well, you. What decides and regulates the physical form and function of the human body is our genetic information, however, external environments and behaviours can alter the way our...
On March 4, María Branyas Morera turned 116. In January, the great-grandmother, who was born in San Francisco in 1907 and now lives in a nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, became the world's oldest person following the death...
Inflammation is one of the body's superpowers. It helps us fight off infections and heal wounds. "If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die," Ed Rainger, a professor who studies chronic inflammation at the University of...
Nausea and vomiting are extremely common in the early stages of pregnancy, and they've earned the widely used nickname "morning sickness." But why exactly have we come to call these tummy-turning symptoms morning sickness? It...
An HIV diagnosis hasn't been a death sentence for years, thanks to powerful medications.Despite incredible progress, however, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) remains a global public health threat, with 1.3 million new infections...
Microbes that lurk in decomposing human corpses could help forensic detectives establish a person's time of death, a new study finds.The research, published Monday (Feb. 12) in the journal Nature Microbiology, involved placing 36 human...
Using abortion pills that are prescribed via telehealth is just as safe and effective as having the medication prescribed in person, the largest study of its kind suggests. The scientists behind the study say the finding could...
Is there a special someone you just can't get out of your head? Do you find yourself daydreaming about them when you should be working or studying? Does it feel different this time? Well, you might be in love — but how can...
The heart is a near-universal symbol of love and one of the most vital organs in the body. Now, to better understand the inner workings of the heart, scientists have recreated the organ's biology in a device the size of a credit card. The...
The now-famous "love languages" were first introduced in a book penned by Gary Chapman, a Baptist pastor and self-named marriage counselor. His book "The 5 Love Languages" (Northfield Publishing, 1992) skyrocketed in popularity, with...
Fitbit offers a range of fitness trackers and smartwatches that are stylish, durable, and packed with useful features ― but which model takes the crown of the best Fitbit out there? The answer to this question may...
A man has died in what is thought to be the first fatal case of Alaskapox, a rare infection caused by a virus in the same broad group as smallpox and mpox.Many viruses in this group, known as orthopoxviruses, infect both animals and...
A person in Oregon has been diagnosed with bubonic plague — the first case of the illness reported in the state since 2015.The patient, in Deschutes County, likely caught the infection from their Pet cat, which was showing signs...
If ankle injuries keep knocking you off your stride, you may want to consider investing in a good pair of running shoes for supination. Supination — also known as underpronation — refers to the tendency to run with...
Investing in one of the best dehumidifiers is an easy and effective way to improve the air quality in your home or workplace. These smart appliances can rid your living spaces of damp, mold and dust mites, simply by sucking out excessive...
Antioxidants are nature's weapon against harmful molecules called "free radicals," which are continuously created by the body as cells do their jobs. These unstable molecules can damage our cells and cause diseases such as cancer as...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Labor Day 9/4/23: Another heat wave starts today with high temps climbing to 90 under mostly calm conditions as high pressure builds in from the west. Morning lows start in the mid 60’s. Dew...
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced the completion of a months-long restoration of Rosecliff mansion. Begun on Jan. 2, the project finished ahead of schedule and all together cost $7 million dollars. According...
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues While critics are attempting to go through the courts to put the brakes on allowing Medicare to negotiate and set drug prices, last week, the Biden administration announced its...
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by Nancy Kirsch, for Ocean State Stories Experts examine root causes and propose measures...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure still in control, but slides to the east and allows warmer air into the area. Morning lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 80’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s...