Could fiber be the key to weight-loss?
New research published in the journal Nature Medicine reveals that a compound created by the body when dieting or fasting could actually block part of the immune system that's involved in several inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have now discovered certain genomic switches in blood cells that may be key to regulating the human immune system.
Hot flashes may last a lot longer than previously thought in women going through menopause.
Researchers at Belgium's University of Leuvan have discovered an extremely lethal strain of HIV that holds the power to develop into AIDS within just three years of infection.
A new form of steel may be more lightweight and stronger than ever. Materials scientists have created a high-strength, low-density steel alloy that outperforms titanium in both strength and ductility.
Humans continue to encroach on the territories of animals. Now, researchers have found that female pumas kill more prey but consume less when their territories bump into human development.
It turns out that cold-blooded animals may actual grow larger in size with warmer air temperatures nearer to the equator. Surprisingly, though, the reverse is true of species found in warmer water. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this phenomenon.
We're getting a new look at ocean acidification--from space. Researchers have used satellites to monitor ocean acidification, and have been able to see the impacts on large swatches of inaccessible ocean from orbit.
Cattle are often viewed as a detriment when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. But could beef production actually help capture and store carbon? Scientists may have found a way to use beef production to help restore ecosystems.
Saturn's moon, Titan, has fascinated scientists for years. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at the giant moon and have discovered a new technique to improve NASA's Cassini spacecraft's images of the moon.
The iconic images of our solar system's planets from NASA's Voyager mission have officially turned 25 as of Feb. 14
