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Long-Term Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills No One Talks About

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Birth control pills are, for the most part, fairly safe. However, that doesn't mean they don't come with some rare (and underdiscussed) side effects.

Scientists Solved The 30-Year Mystery Of This 'Longevity Vitamin' That Fights Cancer

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Living in our guts are millions of bacteria, and some of those secrete a special chemical that our body needs, and we may have unlocked its secrets.

This Bizarre Phenomenon Explains Why You Suddenly See The Same Thing Everywhere

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Have you ever learned a new word only to start hearing that word used everywhere? Science has a name for this, and it's more common than you think.

Drinking Sports Drinks Every Day Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Sports drinks are marketed as healthy beverages, but in reality, they aren't much better for you than the sugary drinks that are so often vilified.

Scientists Reconstructed A 3.7 Million-Year-Old Face. What They Saw Raises A Big Question

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The face of an ancient human fossil has only ever been known for its crushed visage -- until now. But reconstruction efforts only raised new questions.

The Eating Habit That Could Increase Your Early Death Risk

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Many people don't give a lot of thought to what they're putting in their bodies, but some food choices could be leading to a risk of an early death.

Not Bedbugs, Not Dust Mites: This Is Actually The Grossest Thing About Your Mattress

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Your mattress is home to many unpleasant residents, many of which are actually attracted to what you're likely leaving behind in your bed every night.

The Body Part That Explains Why Humans Get Ear Infections

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Ear infections are a miserable experience for everyone involved, but their source begins in one body part that you probably haven't heard of.

You Should Think Twice Before Popping Your Pimples

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Everybody gets pimples from time to time, and it can be hard to resist the urge to pop them, but you might want to think again before you squeeze.

Not Skin, Not Hair: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Great Indicator Of Health

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Monitoring the health and quality of your skin and hair is a good way to keep track of your overall health, but there are other indicators as well.

Scientists Say There May Be A Link Between High BMI And Extreme Weather

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Climate change is an unstoppable force of nature at this point, and worse, it might be contributing to making you fat, unfit, and unhealthy.

The Concerning Poop Myth Health Experts Want You To Stop Believing

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Poop isn't something talked about in polite company, which is why there are so many poop myths, but not everything you hear is necessarily true.

The Common Poop Myth That Can Actually Make Constipation Worse

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

If you've ever been 'backed up,' you've probably heard a lot of advice on how to clear out your pipes, but some 'solutions' make the problem worse.

The Dark Side Of 23andMe You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

23andMe has gone from being marketed as a bit of fun home science to a potential too for predicting your health, but such power might bring ethical problems.

America Discovered It In The '70s – Canada's Latest Research Could Change Everything

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

What started with mice and early experiments decades ago has evolved into a breakthrough today that could open new possibilities.

The Misleading Burping Myth That's Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Let's admit it, burps are gross, even if they usually come with a sense of relief, but there's one common GI ailment that belching doesn't help.

Not Anxiety, Not Depression: This Health Issue Is Increasing In Gen Z And Millennials

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Lifestyle habits have changed over time, and not always for the better. That might be the reason this condition is seeing a surprising surge in young adults.

Disadvantages Of Having A Low BMI That Aren't Often Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Being overweight and having a high BMI is generally understood to be unhealthy, but there are also some serious risks to being underweight as well.

Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind Why 50% Of People Have No Inner Monologue

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Many people have a little voice that narrates through their day, but just as many don't -- or simply process their thoughts in a different manner.

Your Eyes Start Aging Faster When You Reach This Age

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Worsening vision is something that all of us have to look forward to if we live long enough, and there's a common age where it tends to start.