A woman went on vacation and came back with an itchy rash. The rash turned out to be a parasite that infected her. These parasites, however, don't usually infect humans.

How is your brain different from your friend's brain? Scientists found that there are different genes influence the size of different parts of the brain. This explains why different p…

How do you find your way around the world? Well it turns out the brain has a kind of GPS system that helps people find their way around the world! How does this system work? Well, r…

Ever wondered how you're able to add up numbers so fast in your head? Well scientists have studied children in relation to how well their memories work, and the results are pretty int…

Have you thought about why you wanted that cookie or burger so badly? Well this article will tell you why exactly you were thinking with your belly! To get all your craving explained,…

As far away as the moon is now, it's hard to believe, but it used be part of the dirt underneath our feet! Scientists believe that an ancient collision between Earth and another objec…

The many connections between different parts of the brain have no signs or trail markers. In order to understand this complicated organ, scientists must develop their own maps. By dev…

Thanks to modern medicine, we have become increasingly aware of the importance of heart health. There are many ailments that can hinder the affectiveness of the heart, one of which is…

There's no doubt that the heart is the hardest working organ in the body. This vital muscle is constantly pumping blood throughout the body, from before we're even born to the moment …

Psychological manipulation done the correct way really does work! A new study shows that if you tell people that they have had the right amount of REM sleep (whether they have or not)…

Although people may think that older people have less memories than younger people, that is not quite the case. New study shows that younger people remember different memories better …

Can you remember what you did last week? Can you recall what you had for lunch two weeks ago? This type of memory is called episodic memory. Thought to be only unique in human beings,…

Were you cranky as a pre-schooler to your classmates? It has been shown that children who sleep more  behave better in school and with their peers. Sleep makes a difference in how a c…

Are you getting your eight hours of sleep? New study shows that people who do not get enough sleep can be putting themselves at risk for Alzheimer's. Sleep helps restore network conne…

Although we know that there is no way of preventing diseases such as Alzheimer's, new study shows there might be a way to delay its onset. New research shows that exercise might actua…

Autism is a disorder of children which has been rising slowly for the past couple of years. A new type of behavioral therapy called Early Start Denver Model has been shown to improve …

In the wake of recent superstorm Sandy, many are at health risks. See what is causing the woes for Health experts!

What is cancer? Caner is a a group of many related disease that affects different cells in the body. Cancer occurs when cells divide rapid fast and cannot stop. Learn more about this …

Did you ever wonder how doctor's look to see if your organs are functioning properly? Doctors use something called a PET scan to see if your internal organs are working properly! See …

Brain power might be just around the corner for many! Check out this article on how a wheelchair can be controlled by your brain just by looking at a screen! This would make life easi…

We know that many animals hibernate, but the hibernation and sleep pattern of the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is uniquely different. See how scientists have discovered how their brain patt…

Did you ever think it would be possible to do an action with just controlling with your mind like telepathy? We might be even closer than you think. See how Japanese musician Masaki B…

We know that pure talent is not suppressed by disability as in the case of Beethoven's ability to write amazing pieces of music regardless of his deafness. However, was this possibly …

Dr. Ellen Bilaystock of York University has been studying how bilingualism can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Find out how she came to this conclusion and the reason why it d…

Do cell phones really cause cancer? Fact or fiction? Check out what reserchers in Denmark have discovered about the use of cell phones and this age old idea.  Learn how cell phones ca…

Do you have an unusual fear of spiders, cockroaches, or anything else that makes you cringe? Did you ever see a simple spider as larger than life and worse than it actually was? Find …

Have you ever tried studying for a test and just could not focus at all? In this article, learn some of the naturally healthy ways to improve your focus rather than using coffee, soda…

Trying to imitate human emotions and expressions in a robot has become a primary focus for scientists. See how this cuddly robot, Leonardo, has become a prime example of an expressive…

If you have seen movies like I, Robot, you have probably wondered if robots with human emotions are possible! Well we are far from it at all! Check out Kismet the amazing emotional ro…

What is more lovable, huggable than a teddy bear? The new PARO Therapeutic Baby Seal Robot! Learn how this cuddly invention is paving the way for Alzeihmer and Dementia patients!

You are what you eat, but you are what you READ! According to a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the more you lose yourself in a work of fi…

We know that the use and manufacturing of robots have come very far, but robots that can crawl under your skin to diangose disease! The field of medical robots has come really far! Ch…