Science
A Thyroid Medication Is Being Recalled, According To The FDA
Because thyroid pills are used to treat serious conditions, the federal agency recommends that you continue to take the medication until you can get a replacement.
I’m An OB-GYN, And Here’s What To Know About Beyoncé’s Pregnancy-Related Toxemia
Toxemia, better known as preeclampsia, can happen in any pregnancy, and the risks to mother and baby are significant.
These Scientists Analysed How We Behave On Online Dating Services And It Is Very Silly
Our online dating behaviour is a BIG exaggeration of what we see in the real world.
The FDA Just Approved A Menstrual Cycle–Tracking App As A Form Of Contraception
The Natural Cycles app uses information about your body temperature and periods to predict when you need to abstain from sex or use protection to avoid pregnancy.
Australians Are Treating Their Epilepsy With Weed, But What Do We Really Know About It?
There's a lot of anecdotal evidence but what does the science say?
Russian Trolls Swarmed The Charlottesville March — Then Twitter Cracked Down
A BuzzFeed News analysis shows that Russian accounts blamed the violence on the "antifa" and backed Trump all the way. Then most of them abruptly went silent — presumably banned by Twitter.
Some Exercise Types Are Better Than Others When It Comes To Improving Mood
Exercise can make you feel better. Now a large new study shows some types are more effective than others, but just about anything helps.
Cosmeceuticals Are Huge On Instagram Right Now. We Asked The Experts If They Actually Work
This is a surprisingly controversial area.
Four Times As Many Pregnant Women Are Addicted To Opioids Now Compared To 1999
West Virginia and Vermont have the highest rates of opioid use disorder among pregnant women at delivery.
People Think Everyone Is Having A Lot Of Sex, But A Survey Shows That's Not The Case
Everyone seems to think people — particularly young women — are having a lot of sex, but that's not really true.
In A Dramatic Vote, Psychologists Have Rejected A Plan To Allow Work With Terror Suspects
After an emotional fight, the American Psychological Association has decided not to let its members back into sites where the US military conducts interrogations.
This Guy Got Parasitic Worms In His Eye And Turned It Into Art
Ben Taylor contracted Loa loa worms and painted them before he even knew what was happening.
This 23-Year-Old Knew Nothing About Meningococcal – Until She Ended Up In Hospital
The number of meningococcal cases is on the rise in Australia.
YouTube Is Fighting Back Against Climate Misinformation
The company is trying to combat scientific misinformation on its platform. Wikipedia has been helping the streaming platform describe topics like global warming, the MMR vaccine, and UFOs.
Spider Venom Could Be The Cure For This Rare And Deadly Type Of Epilepsy, According To A New Study
The venom showed success in trials with epileptic mice.
Transgender Athletes Can Now Compete In The CrossFit Games
“CrossFit admitted they’re wrong and is making it right,” trans athlete Chloie Jönsson told BuzzFeed News.
Callous And Unemotional Traits Have Apparently Been Treated In Children Successfully For The First Time. Here's What The Experts Think
This is a really complicated area of research.
Here’s One Possible Reason Your Boyfriend Cries After Sex
It happens after you orgasm and makes people "feel hollow", or experience a homesick feeling.
Celebrity Scientist Lawrence Krauss Grabbed A Woman’s Breast, University Finds
The famous physicist and skeptic violated Arizona State University’s sexual harassment policies.
“Dragon's Breath” Cereal Made With Liquid Nitrogen Could Cause Frostbite And Burns
The futuristic frozen dessert is a hit on social media, but it could do some serious damage to your skin and internal organs.
Paramedics Often Give This Shot After A Cardiac Arrest. New Data Shows It’s Leading To Brain Damage.
"One interpretation is that epinephrine can save the heart, but is too little, too late for the brain," said one expert.
Australia Could Lose $159 Billion A Year If We Miss Our Climate Agreement Target By 2 Degrees
The GFC could look like a walk in the park compared to this.
Facing Harassment Allegations, Physicist Lawrence Krauss Will No Longer Lead The Prestigious Program He Founded At ASU
The Arizona State University professor has been accused of inappropriate behavior spanning more than a decade.
Trump's EPA Is Rolling Back Obama's Rules On Car Pollution
The administration claims that lighter, more fuel-efficient cars would kill nearly 1,000 people a year. Past experience and EPA analysis suggest otherwise.
How The Media Keep Getting The "African Gangs" Crime Statistics So Wrong
Crime statistics are complicated and can be easily misused.
Now Scammers Are Selling Knockoff Metal Straws Because Of Course
The Summer of Grift has hit the reusable straw market.
This Man's Life-Threatening Infection Was Caused By Bacteria Found In Dogs' Saliva
Greg Manteufel went to the hospital in June with a serious infection, which led to limb amputations and nose damage that will require surgical repair.
Jordan Peterson Says Meat Cured His Depression. Now His Daughter Is Charging People To Chat About The “Carnivore Diet.”
Mikhaila Peterson, 26, is now making money off a new kind of diet that allegedly cured her depression and arthritis: all meat, all the time.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Devices Are Not Safe And Could Cause Burns And Scars, The FDA Says
Manufacturers are marketing treatments to women as a way to reshape the vagina, relieve vaginal dryness, and treat incontinence.
