ScienceInsights

DPT service dogs provide deep pressure therapy to help manage anxiety, PTSD, and more. Learn how they're trained and how they differ from emotional support animals.

Babies with whooping cough often don't make the classic "whoop" sound. Learn what to listen for, when to seek emergency care, and how it differs from other coughs.

Hypersomnolence goes beyond feeling tired — learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment can do for daily life.

Eating Epsom salt can cause diarrhea, nausea, and in large amounts, magnesium toxicity. Here's what it actually does to your body.

Freud's pleasure principle explains our drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain, and how it shapes behavior in ways modern psychology still finds relevant.

Oil pollution harms oceans, wildlife, and communities. Learn where it comes from, how it affects marine life, and what's being done to address it.

Coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses store carbon far more efficiently than forests. Here's why blue carbon matters for the climate.

Discover naturally low-fat foods across every food group, plus simple cooking tips and label-reading tricks to keep your meals lighter.

Some foods are genuinely linked to less belly fat, while others promote it. Here's what the evidence actually shows.

Lacquer can be made from tree sap, insect secretions, or synthetic chemicals like nitrocellulose. Here's what sets each type apart.