What causes morning sickness during pregnancy? Science has the answer
The condition can be debilitating and, in rare cases, fatal. And yet many women are still told that it's "all in their heads."
Toxicologists warn of cancer risk from arsenic in foods
Traces of arsenic may result in thousands of new cases of cancer in the United States yearly.
Deadly snake found by child under Christmas tree
"The young child alerted mum straight away though she wasn't quite sure if the child was joking," snake catcher Drew Godfrey told Newsweek.
High BMI in late teens linked to chronic kidney disease
The association appeared stronger in young men than women, the team of researchers found in the latest study.
Scientist reveals which foods may help boost male fertility and why
As little as two handfuls of the foodstuff a day has been associated with positive effects on fertility.
Physicists enter "new frontier" for quantum computing
A breakthrough may lead the way to more robust quantum computing and support research in fundamental physics.
Teen woken by 6ft python slithering over his body
"It was enough to wake them up, better than a coffee," snake catcher Drew Godfrey told Newsweek.
Cocoa could boost brains of older adults with poor diets
Scientists have identified one group in particular who might benefit from these supplements.
Scientists discover food that might reduce breast cancer risk
This discovery could offer new avenues for the prevention of breast cancer, researchers say.
Warning as low and alcohol-free beers vulnerable to microbes
Researchers have urged manufacturers to consider these findings when producing non-alcoholic beverages.
Two new coronavirus lineages discovered in bats
The research provides insights into the dynamics and evolution of these viruses, which will be important to prepare for future pandemics.
Mystery early-onset dementia marker identified
The discovery transforms our understanding of the molecular basis of this type of dementia and provides hope for treatments and diagnostic tests in the future.
These comfort foods can impede recovery from stress, scientists warn
The researchers described the results as "staggering," raising serious concerns for those at risk of heart disease and strokes.
Clams may hold the secrets to a longer life, scientists claim
The discovery points to an important role in the repair of DNA and the prevention of tumors.
Man finds deadly snake on car dashboard: "Shocked"
"How is this for a car alarm sssystem!" snake catcher Cody told Newsweek.
Scientists identify type of exercise to reduce risk of dying of Alzheimer's
The amount of exercise required to see positive effects is surprisingly manageable and could reduce your risk by more than 30 percent.
Study claims high good cholesterol levels linked to greater dementia risk
"Good" cholesterol has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but it may not be all good news.
Scientists reveal effective postpartum depression treatment—and it's free
Research indicates that aerobic exercise is particularly effective in alleviating the symptoms of postpartum depression, researcher Renyi Liu told Newsweek.
Microbiologists reveal unseen consequences of getting your ears pierced
Conditions inside a newly pierced ear provide a moist, warm breeding ground for many species of bacteria, some of which can cause serious infections.
Hair products plus hot styling tools may equal health risk, scientists warn
The very same products that protect our hair could in fact be damaging our health.
Surprisingly large effects from breathing traffic fumes inside your car
Driving in heavy traffic can significantly affect our physical health, even from the confines of our cars.
COVID vaccine prevented thousands of premature births in pandemic—study
The researchers linked COVID-19 infection with a spike in preterm births during 2020.
Sperm really is frazzled by modern life, scientists say
"Sperm concentration has been decreasing over the past 50 years in industrialized countries," researchers told Newsweek.
Jellyfish gel that arose 500 million years ago will help make model organs
The structures were formed millions of years before the dinosaurs and may play an important role in modern health care.
Why experts want couples to consider sleeping apart this winter
"Often people associate it with the crumbling of a relationship. However, this is not the case," sleep experts told Newsweek.
Bad night's sleep? This much exercise needed to reset your brain—study
If the exercise was any longer or harder, it could have amplified the negative results and become a stressor itself, the researchers said.
Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms
The team hopes that the discovery will pave the way for more effective treatments to aggressive forms of cancer in the future.
Common drugs may pave way to extending human lifespan
"You can think about life span like a candle," the researchers told Newsweek. "We can make the candle burn longer."
Killing 'zombie' cells can reverse COVID brain aging
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 accelerates the rate of premature aging in the brain. But what if there was a way to turn back the clock?
Babies' brains are shaped by what they hear in the womb, scientists find
"Fetuses can hear during the last trimester of pregnancy," Judit Gervain told Newsweek.