The oldest remains of a modern human have been backdated 30,000 years earlier than previously thought, to 230,000 years ago. The fossils – known as Omo I – were found in Ethiopia in 1967 by a team directed by leading anthropologist Richard Leakey, who died on January 2.

Just one ounce of dried goji berries a day can help prevent or at least delay the onset of age-related vision problems, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of California-Davis found that eating the fruit improves the health of the eyes, protecting against macular degeneration.

Could COVID-19 actually be doing more harm to the human brain than Alzheimer’s disease? A new study reveals older patients contracting COVID have more signs of brain damage than people who develop the neurodegenerative disease.

When it comes to treating chronic ear infections, a new study suggests doctors should also take a look at the patient’s nose. Australian researchers found that the nasal microbiome — an environment that trillions of bacteria call home — plays an important role in protecting against ear infections.

COVID vaccinations may temporarily lengthen a woman’s menstrual cycle, a new study reveals. Researchers found that women receiving one dose of a coronavirus vaccine during their menstrual cycle saw their cycle increase by up to one day in comparison to unvaccinated women.

Plenty of olive oil in your diet may help prevent death from heart disease, a new study finds. Researchers from the American College of Cardiology found that those who consume more than seven grams – or half a tablespoon – each day were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, or respiratory illness.

A new method of regrowing cartilage by zapping the bone could bring pain relief to millions of people who suffer from arthritis.

Taking more time to savor your food may also help you avoid obesity, a new study suggests. Researchers in Japan have found that chewing more leads to the human body expending more energy and increasing the metabolism of food in the digestive system.

Long-term use of common blood pressure and heart failure drugs may contribute to kidney failure, according to a concerning new report by a team at the University of Virginia.

Could the key to beating COVID-19 be marijuana? It may sound like a cannabis user’s dream, but researchers from Oregon State University find certain hemp compounds can indeed prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.

Strange things seem to always happen when there’s a full moon. A new study finds you might be able to add shark attacks to that list!

Talking politics tends to give many people a splitting headache. Now, a new study confirms that the American political scene really does harm a person’s overall health.

A tailor-made microscope is helping scientists take the first snapshots of a living brain storing memories. The amazing breakthrough offers hope of new treatments for post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Researchers from USC add that the process could even have implications for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Does bad weather really impact how well businesses perform? It turns out it does. Researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research find that productivity goes down when the number of rainy days go up.

Female bottlenose dolphins are physically able to enjoy mating as much as humans, reveals a new study. Scientists report that female dolphins have a clitoris that sits at the entrance of their vagina, which is a haven of sensory nerves and tissues.

Face mask policies and mandates are among the most debated consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists in Sweden report that such laws really do make a difference. Mask-wearing not only limits the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 infection), but new research suggests it also prevents death.

Secondhand exposure to nicotine vapor from e-cigarettes is putting young adults at higher risk of developing bronchitis and other breathing issues, a new study warns.

Reading books, listening to music, and watching television — what researchers call “traditional media” — does not help improve happiness and well-being as much as some think. That’s the takeaway of a new survey comparing the short-term benefits of consuming traditional media versus newer platforms like internet websites and social media.

Scientists in the United Kingdom have discovered an intact skeleton of a gigantic ichthyosaur — better known as a “sea dragon” from the Jurassic period.

Breakups are never easy, but a new study finds they may also be bad for a man’s health as well. Researchers in Denmark found that men who experience more relationship breakups and live alone longer have higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood.

Americans are generally much more liberal than they were 50 years ago, with public views taking a decidedly liberal slant in the 1990s, a new study finds. Despite that shift, researchers from New York University note these changes in public sentiment aren’t translating into today’s politics. Why?

Meditating for a few minutes each day may be the first step in helping the body fight off cancer and viruses like COVID-19, a new study reveals.

Genes from some of the Earth’s earliest ocean animals are similar to those of modern-day animals and humans, according to a recent study. These creatures, which existed 555 million years ago, lacked skeletal systems and appendages, however, fossil records indicate a number of shared genes between us and them. 

The sound of a child’s voice can indicate their gender starting at age five, scientists say. The way children speak contains clues about their gender, but these are learned from a young age rather than based on physical differences when they hit puberty, according to a recent study.

Calling customer service can be an annoying experience, even when the operator is friendly. So, what happens when companies start turning the phones over to robots to solve your consumer questions?

Bringing ice age animals back to combat climate change in the Arctic will not work, a new study says. A team from the University of Southampton say large mammals could not prevent landscapes from changing when temperatures rose thousands of years ago, and they won’t be able to now.

Baby name trends come and go. From pop culture characters to celebrities in the news, parents take inspiration from plenty of sources when naming their children. So how does a name like Emily go from in-vogue one year to out of fashion the next?

Want something constructive to come out of all that time children spend watching television? A new study suggests making better use of the commercial breaks while kids watch their favorite programs.

More than four in five Americans say becoming a parent is the most rewarding thing they’ve ever done. The survey of 2,000 expectant parents and parents of children under six years-old also revealed that 86 percent believe their child’s milestones felt more rewarding than their own.

“What’s for dinner?” Don’t ask — over half of Americans think this question is actually one of the most stressful things they’ll encounter in a day. A survey of 2,000 people found that Americans’ weekly diet generally consists of five home-cooked meals, three leftover meals, three takeout meals, and three meals out at a restaurant.