Health & Medicine
- Animals
Hot tail gives warning
Ground squirrels can heat up their tails to signal and perhaps taunt rattlesnakes.
- Health & Medicine
Workouts: Does Stretching Help?
Stretching before exercise or sports may not improve performance or reduce the chance of injury.
- Animals
Male baboons get mellow
Females may get male baboons to tone down violent behavior and become more cooperative.
- Health & Medicine
Allergies: From bee stings to peanuts
As more and more people develop allergies, researchers are looking for ways to treat and prevent severe allergic reactions.
- Animals
Snagging insects, hummingbird style
A hummingbird has an unexpectedly flexible lower bill to help it catch bugs.
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- Animals
Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings
An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.
- Health & Medicine
Moving Good Fats from Fish to Mice
Healthful fats from fish could end up in beef, eggs, and other foods.
- Health & Medicine
Walking to exercise the brain
Light exercise can help elderly people keep their brains in shape.
- Health & Medicine
Building a food pyramid
Experts are trying to work out new rules on which foods to eat and which ones to avoid.
- Health & Medicine
Strong Bones for Life
Weak bones are an increasing problem for kids and teenagers.
- Animals
A bowerbird’s guide to style
To attract a mate, male bowerbirds go for a cheaper, low-key look instead of showy decorations.
