HEALTH

Opening Your Car Door Like the Dutch Do Can Save Cyclists' Lives

The "Dutch Reach" forces drivers to check for incoming cyclists before a collision occurs.

New Ultrasound Tech Captures Clearest Imaging Ever of a 20-Week-Old Fetus

A London-based fetal imaging research project is developing ways to screen for abnormalities earlier.

9 Megalomaniacal Facts About Narcissism

“A superiority complex always covers up an inferiority complex.”

Neil Evans via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Fluency in Sign Language May Sharpen Peripheral Vision

Deaf and sign language-fluent participants in a study had significantly better peripheral vision and reaction time than people who couldn’t sign.

What It Means If Your Snot Is Green

Clear mucus is normal, but green, white, and yellow may mean you're fighting off an infection.

Do Certain Sounds Enrage You? Neurologists May Know Why

Neurologists have spotted physical differences in the brains of people who are triggered by specific noises.

Most Americans Support Vaccination

Nearly 90 percent of participants in a nationally representative survey felt that the benefits of vaccination outweigh any potential risks.

How Does Your State Stack Up in This Year's Well-Being Rankings?

If you need an excuse to move to Hawaii, here it is.

Luo Gu, James Weaver, and David J Mooney. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University // CC BY-NC 2.0

Scientists Convert Human Skin Cells Into Cancer Killers

They turned the cells into drug carriers that tracked and attacked brain tumors.

Why It’s Essential to Get Enough Sleep During Flu Season

A small study of identical twins found that missing even a little sleep can suppress the immune system and increase susceptibility to germs.

Energize Your Mornings With These 7 Get-Up-and-Go Tips From Trainers

These pro tips will help you feel ready to go and refreshed in seconds—some even before you leave your bed.

We Can Print Human Skin Now

Well, scientists can. You probably can’t.

An Algorithm Can Now Recognize Skin Cancer From Photos

It performed as well as 21 human doctors in tests.

Kitch via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

The NFL is Making This Year’s Pro Bowl Autism-Friendly

Noise-canceling headphones, stress toys, and a quiet room will be provided.

What’s the Best Way to Stop Yourself From Choking?

What you do next could save your life … but what do you do next?

The Met Opens Early for High Culture Fitness Classes

Be prepared to sweat if you want to avoid the crowds.

In Australia, Horses Kill More People Than Venomous Creatures Do

But you should still watch out for bees.

Rosmarie Voegtli via Flickr Creative Commons // CC BY 2.0

Your Heartbeat Could One Day Be Your Password

A new encryption system uses each person’s unique cardiac rhythm as a password for electronic medical records.

10 Fitness Apps to Get You Moving and Motivated

You don’t need to rely on pricey classes and personal trainers to get fit this year, all you need is your phone and a little bit of motivation.

How Much Sugar Is in Your Pizza? Way More Than You'd Think

Added sugars are present in far more foods than you'd think. Photographer Antonio Rodríguez Estrada visualizes nutrition information in sugar cubes.

How Talk Therapy Can Change Our Brains for the Better

The brains of study participants who used cognitive behavioral therapy showed strengthened connections in regions associated with social perception.

Wearables May Be Able to Tell When You're Falling Ill

Smart devices can monitor our pulse rates, skin temperature, and other vitals, and notice when they're off.

Get Your Flu Shot Now—This Flu Season Will Likely Be Worse Than Last Year

Flu cases are on the rise, and the most common virus strain is a serious one.

Cotton Swabs Officially Declared Bad for Your Ears

Experts agree: Stop sticking things in your ears.

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