Measles cases spike in Europe, dozens dead
There has been a spike in measles so far this year in Europe, stoking fears that more and more people are not getting vaccinated.
View ArticleThis is how many faces you can *actually* recognize, according to science
New research out of the University of York just published some very interesting research quantifying the number of faces a person can recognize — from people you’ve seen IRL to social media influencers...
View ArticleKensington Palace confirms Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant with...
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and wife to Prince Harry, is pregnant with the couple's first child. Kensington Palace announced the news on social media, just a few days after Princess Eugenie's...
View ArticleDid you know wounds heal faster during the day? Here's why
You might not have ever noticed this, but that cat scratch on your hand or chunk out of your finger from an ill-fated cooking accident will heal faster during the day than at nighttime. While this...
View ArticleCancer-detecting 'breathalyzer' begins large trial in United Kingdom
A two-year trial of a clinical device called the Breath Biopsy will test a simple theory: that exhaled airborne molecules can help detect cancer.
View ArticleHaving trouble concentrating? A new app can help fix that
Having trouble concentrating? Researchers created an app to fix that
View ArticleYour eye color might make you more susceptible to seasonal affective disorder
Eye color can play a significant role in your susceptibility to Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to a new study.
View ArticleThe biology behind night owls' struggle in the 9-to-5 lifestyle
Night owls have a lower resting brain connectivity in the regions of the brain linked to consciousness.
View ArticleSwelling and painful feet: how to solve the most common foot problems when...
Here are the four most common pregnancy-related foot problems along with simple and effective advice on how to manage them. Nine months is a long time to be uncomfortable, but by making simple changes...
View ArticleJohn Oliver returns with focus on Brexit and quick shot at Will Smith in...
John Oliver returned for a new season of "Last Week Tonight," on Sunday night, focusing for the third time on Brexit, which is tentatively set to begin on March 29.
View ArticleSocial media influencers may have the ability to sway kids' eating choices
Children who see social media influencers promote unhealthy food are more likely to adopt poor diets themselves, a new study suggests.
View ArticleMillennials' trendy diets causing zinc deficiencies, in some cases
A new study found that, by ditching traditional eating habits, some millennials are increasing their risk of developing a zinc deficiency.
View ArticleIntuitive eating: a 'diet' that actually makes sense
Diets for weight loss usually involve restriction. The 5:2 diet relies on restricting calories, and the ketogenic diet relies on restricting particular types of food.
View ArticleLavender is rising through the ranks of anti-anxiety medications
With the growing popularity of holistic health practices, western medicine is at a crossroads with treatment practices — should they stand by big Pharma or explore more natural options?
View ArticleParkinson's: four unusual signs you may be at risk
Do you move around a lot during your sleep? Or have you lost your sense of smell? New insights suggest that these might be the early signs of changes in the brain that mean you are at greater risk of...
View ArticlePSA: Stop wearing lanyards while driving
Lanyards, you know the handy wallet-keychain combination that hangs around your neck, have been causing some hullabaloo in the United Kingdom — so much so that officials are warning residents not to...
View ArticleThis is the 'Goldilocks' amount of blueberries to eat daily for improved...
A new study by a team of researchers at Harvard, University of East Anglia and other researchers across the United Kingdom found that eating 150 grams — just over one cup —of blueberries every day can...
View ArticleA weekly total of two hours spent in nature promotes optimal health and...
A new study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports holds that two hours per week is the golden ticket for promoting health and well-being.
View ArticleAlcohol is a risk factor for breast cancer — and few women know that
According to a new study published Monday in BMJ Open by researchers out of Washington University School of Medicine, surveyed 205 women in the United Kingdom who were undergoing breast cancer...
View Article'Revolutionary' study uses common cold virus to attack bladder cancer
A very unique and unexpected treatment for bladder cancer proved to be potentially promising in the destruction of cancer cells in patients.
View ArticleMediterranean diet may be antidote to unhealthy weight gain, gestational...
To give pregnant women a little more direction about eating healthy, researchers at the Queen Mary University in London analyzed the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for expecting women.
View ArticleNew Juul vape prevents teen use with facial recognition, age verification
In an effort to combat the teen vaping epidemic, Juul has announced the launch of the Juul C1, which features facial recognition to verify the user’s age.
View ArticleVegetarians have lower risk of heart disease but higher likelihood of stroke
Vegetarians, including vegans, are less likely to develop coronary heart disease than meat eaters. But they are more likely to suffer from a stroke, according to the latest research, a longitudinal...
View ArticleWhy you may want to skip the mouthwash during your post-workout cleanse
Go ahead and follow that rigorous, heartpounding workout with a refreshing shower and a good tooth-brushing, but leave the cap on the mouthwash.
View ArticleNo, putting toothpaste on your penis will not improve your sex life
YouTube videos advising men to rub toothpaste on their penises to last longer in bed claim it will prevent premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Don't do it, health experts say.
View ArticleA new blood test for prostate cancer may prevent unnecessary biopsies
A new blood test can accurately detect aggressive forms of prostate cancer and may help men avoid unnecessary biopsies, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London.
View ArticleGreen tea ingredient may prove key to slowing antibiotic resistance
Green tea could play an important role in reducing antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections, according to a study out of the United Kingdom.
View ArticleTeens are losing sleep over social media
Researchers found that more than 20% of teens spend at least five hours per day on social media, and those who use social media the most are getting less sleep than they should.
View ArticleBabies' frequent hiccups may be tied to brain development, scientists say
Hiccups are a nuisance, especially when they show up at an embarrassing moment, or they won't dissipate easily. But the reason they happen largely has been a mystery.
View ArticleMen with testicular cancer may only need one round of chemo, study says
One dose of chemotherapy for men being treated for testicular cancer appears to be as effective at combating the disease as two doses – and results in fewer long-term side effects – according to a new...
View ArticleYou can get a workout by watching a movie – if you're at the theater
Watching a film at the cinema can raise moviegoers' heart rates to levels associated with light cardiovascular workouts, according to a study by researchers at University College London.
View ArticleAir pollution increases the chance of going blind, study finds
People living in cities with high pollution levels, like Philadelphia, have a greater chance of developing glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness, according to research from...
View Article'Happy hypoxia' mystifies experts in some COVID-19 patients
Low blood-oxygen levels usually cause noticeable symptoms, but some COVID-19 patients are experiencing what doctors have called "happy hypoxia." They seem not to realize their body is more compromised...
View ArticleLoss of smell sudden and more severe with COVID-19 than with colds, flu
The loss of smell is sudden and severe among COVID-19 patients, according to new research from the United Kingdom. Unlike colds, the sense loss also isn't usually accompanied by a stuffy or running...
View ArticleU.K. authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, upping the pressure on the FDA
The United Kingdom has authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and will begin distributing 800,000 doses by next week. Britain is the first western country to greenlight a coronavirus vaccine. In the...
View ArticleScientists hope antibody treatment can prevent COVID-19 after exposure
A monoclonal antibody treatment may prevent COVID-19, or at least severe illness, when given after exposure to the coronavirus, United Kingdom researchers say. The University College London Hospitals...
View ArticleTraveling abroad? Get a COVID-19 test before coming home, CDC says
All international passengers traveling into the U.S. must present a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding their flights. Even people who have received a coronavirus vaccine are subjected to the...
View ArticleU.K. coronavirus variant may be more deadly, new data suggests
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing data that suggests the U.K. coronavirus variant actually may be more deadlier than other variants.
View ArticleU.K. coronavirus variant rapidly advancing through the United States
New cases of the U.K. coronavirus variant are doubling almost every 10 days in the United States — evidence that backs up the CDC's warning about increased community transmission.
View ArticlePfizer's COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of asymptomatic infection, U.K. data shows
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offers 'really strong' protection against both asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19, according to data released Monday by the U.K. The vaccine reduces the risk of...
View ArticleBrazilian coronavirus variant can cause reinfections, new research finds
P.1, a coronavirus variant first discovered in Brazil, is raising concerns among scientists in light of new research suggesting it can reinfect people who previously had COVID-19. The variant shares...
View ArticleThe U.K. variant is spreading rapidly, sparking debates about the U.S....
The B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant is more transmissible but not more deadly than previous forms of the coronavirus, new studies show. Yet, with the variant spreading rapidly in the U.S., some experts want...
View ArticleHuman challenge trials may advance knowledge of COVID-19, but they remain...
The University of Oxford will begin a human challenge trial to study people reinfected with the coronavirus. Such studies have been used since 1796, but they remain controversial. Some scientists argue...
View ArticleGopuff acquires U.K.-based Fancy to kickstart international expansion
Gopuff will expanded to the United Kingdom and Europe after acquiring Fancy, a London company that has spread across cities in England over the last year. The Philadelphia-based delivery startup has...
View ArticlePeople with autism can read most facial expressions, but not anger
People with autism can recognize the emotions of most facial expressions, but struggle to identify anger, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the United...
View ArticlePhilly airport resumes nonstop flights to London as travel restrictions ease
The Philadelphia International Airport resumed four nonstop flights to the London Heathrow Airport this week as COVID-related travel restrictions have eased. British Airways previously suspended its...
View ArticleGopuff makes first international expansion, launches services in the U.K.
Food and grocery delivery service Gopuff launched in the United Kingdom Tuesday, marking the first expansion outside the United States for the Philadelphia-founded company.
View ArticleGopuff partners with McLaren's Formula One racing team as international...
Gopuff has reached a multiyear agreement to become an official partner of McLaren's Formula One racing team starting in 2022. The Philadelphia-based instant delivery service's logo will be visible on...
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View ArticleInsomnia Cookies to expand globally with stores in Canada, U.K.
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-based bakery chain, will expand globally in 2023 by adding stores in the Toronto, Canada area and in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company's treats also will be...
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