A network of nerves (white) throughout the ovary of a mouse (left) and in a fragment of human ovary (right), alongside eggs (green). A growing follicle containing an egg is shown in magenta Eliza Gaylord and Diana Laird, Laird lab, UCSF A new imaging technique has revealed a previously unexplored ecosystem within the ovary that … Read more
Yoga came out on top, when it came to improving sleep Shutterstock/Drazen Zigic The last thing I want to do after a bad night of sleep is exercise, even though I know it will probably help me to sleep better. Strenuous activity just isn’t appealing when you are running on a few hours of shut-eye. … Read more
Synthetic dyes are in far more foods in the U.S. than hot red candies and electric blue freezer pops. They lurk in a huge variety of foods and beverages—even ones that don’t scream “food coloring.” A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows just how prevalent the dyes … Read more
Nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. For about 75% of themthe first sign will be a skin lesion that appears one to four weeks after being bitten by an infected deer tick. But it might not look how you’d imagine: Only 20% of these lesions take on the … Read more
Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry Monster, meaning I was brave (and dumb) enough to accept a restaurant’s challenge to eat a plate of chicken drenched in curry made of the spiciest peppers on Earth. Each swallow felt like shards of glass scraping my throat. After finishing, I celebrated my achievement by throwing … Read more
Stories about medical problems often start with an explosive quote from someone experiencing the condition. After dipping into an online forum of people diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), however, I found that a single comment didn’t seem to suffice. “One week before my period, like clockwork, I want a divorce, I don’t want to … Read more
Cassette tapes see surprising sales surge – CBS News Watch CBS News Forget the vinyl revolution: For old-school music fans, cassettes are making a comeback. Superstars are offering some of their latest songs on the fragile, finicky devices, and there’s a surprising surge in cassette sales. Here’s why some fans are looking to the past … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
