ScienceInsights

Apples are a solid source of vitamin C, but what else do they offer nutritionally? Here's a look at their vitamins, antioxidants, and how variety and storage affect their nutrient content.

DCIS is often called breast cancer, but many experts disagree. Here's what the classification debate means for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Phenobarbital treats seizures and alcohol withdrawal by calming brain activity. Learn how it works, why it lingers in the body, and what to watch for.

Strep throat spreads mainly through respiratory droplets, but contact and surfaces play a role too. Learn how it passes between people and who can spread it.

Coffee's effect on cholesterol depends largely on how you brew it. Learn which methods are safer and what else influences your risk.

Colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria, which is why antibiotics won't help. Learn what actually causes colds and how to recover faster.

Psychosis rarely feels like losing touch with reality. From the inside, hallucinations feel real and delusions feel like insight. Here's what that experience is actually like.

Learn how conception actually works, from ovulation and fertilization to the hormones involved and your real monthly odds of getting pregnant.

Learn how amphetamine/dextroamphetamine works, what it treats, common side effects, and important safety considerations to discuss with your doctor.

The Napoleon Complex is a popular idea, but does science actually back it up? Here's what psychology research says about height and behavior.