Maybe staying up late to watch inane TV and scroll through an endless ocean of nothingness on your phone was a good decision after all.

Are you healthy? If you pee in a Chinese urinal to find out, the answer is probably “no.”

Tourists are flocking to Tulum, Mexico to try to gain insight into life, the universe and everything - by smoking toad venom, of course.

A doctor, whose name isn’t Frankenstein, says that Dracula, wolfmen, and zombies exist in real life, and he’s got a diagnosis for them.

Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man from Weymouth, Massachusetts, has received a gene-edited kidney from an increasingly likely match: a pig.

Male workers at a Japanese company were given the opportunity to experience period pains, proving that even Japanese men will do anything to get out of working.

A Minneapolis dental practice has introduce an English Goldendoodle to provide emotional support for anxious patients during dental visits. Ollie’s calming effect has transformed the patient experience, offering comfort and joy in an innovative approach to alleviate dental anxiety.

Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street character, has become an unexpected online therapist, receiving a massive wave of heartfelt responses on social media. His empathetic interactions have not only shed light on internet users’ struggles but also fostered mental health discussions.

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Anthrozoös reveals the devastating consequences of forced separation between pets and their owners during domestic violence, homelessness, and natural disasters.

Researchers at CSHL have made a groundbreaking revelation, discovering that T cells can be reprogrammed to combat aging. Assistant Professor Corina Amor Vegas and her colleagues have paved the way for a potential anti-aging elixir within our own bodies.

New study warns of the impact of materialism on social media, revealing a perilous link to stress and diminished life satisfaction. The research shows how materialistic desires on such platforms contribute to addictive behavior and mental health decline.

Stroke survivors in British Columbia will test a new “smart glove” with sensor yarns & AI, aiming to revolutionize rehab & restore limb function. This wireless marvel tracks movements with 99% accuracy, also paving the way for future VR & healthcare applications.

Smokers in a cancer trial thrived, leading researchers to develop a drinkable CO foam that boosts an experimental therapy in mice and human cells. This novel approach could pave the way for improved cancer treatment in future clinical trials.

New research shows nearly 70% of people with chronic pain would adjust their plans based on weather-based pain forecasts, pointing to a potential future tool for managing daily life.

New DNA analysis reveals hidden lives in ancient Britain. Researchers have identified the first prehistoric person with Turner syndrome and the earliest known case of Jacob’s syndrome, offering insights into health & gender perceptions across millennia.

MIT researchers unveil a groundbreaking biorobotic heart simulator, blending biology and technology to mimic a real heart’s function. The innovative device, based on a pig heart model, offers versatile applications in cardiac research, surgical training, and understanding heart conditions.

Cuddling, a word that invokes soft blankets, gentle whispers, and a symphony of quiet breaths. In that tender embrace, worries hush and anxieties melt, replaced by a warmth that seeps into the very core. Happy National Cuddle Day!

An extraordinary medical feat unfolded in Alabama as Kelsey Hatcher, a woman with a rare double uterus, astounded experts by giving birth to two daughters in a remarkable two-day span, defying one-in-a-million odds.

A man suffered a tracheal tear when driving his car and attempting to hold in a sneeze. The increased pressure caused by pinching his nose and closing his mouth while sneezing caused a tiny tear in his windpipe, although he didn’t suffer and major symptoms.

Sharing details during an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit, Lauren Canaday described her experience of being “clinically dead” for 24 minutes before being resuscitated. Sje experienced what is known as the Lazarus effect, where someone declared dead is “resurrected.”

A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has defied expectations by giving birth to twins through IVF. The joyous event, hailed as a “miracle” by Namukwaya, underscores the remarkable strides in fertility treatments and challenges conventional notions surrounding age and childbirth.

During a routine colonoscopy in a hospital in Missouri, doctors were stunned to discover a fly, intact and alive, inside a patient’s intestines. The patient was equally perplexed and had no idea how the visitor made its way inside to enjoy his dinner.

Kelsey Hatcher, a mom of three, has a rare condition of having two uteri. She is pregnant with twin girls, one in each uterus. She will deliver them on Christmas Day, either naturally or by a double C-section. Her case is astounding and surprising, even for her doctor.