Trypophobia, or the fear of clusters of holes, affects people's ability to look at images like these. Do you have the fear? ...

Top U.S. health officials raise alarm about the Zika virus, saying it’s much worse than they expected, as they press Congress for funds to fight the disease. ...

Aswarmer weather returnsand spring rains leave standing water, the threat of the Zika virus spreading across the United Statesis becoming a growing concern, especially in the southern United States where the species of mosquito that can transmit the disease thrives. Federal health officials have said that the virus is now present in 30 states. "Everything we know about this virus seems to be scarier than we initially thought," Dr. Anne Schuchat, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) principal deputy...

As the season for harsh sun and hot temperatures approaches, researchers in Denmark have some troubling news about sunscreen. A recent study has found that chemicals in the lotion could be a threat to male fertility. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen revealed that many ultraviolet (UV) filters commonly used in sunscreens interfere with the function of human sperm cells by mimicking the effect of the female hormone progesterone, according to a news release. “These results are of concern and...

The moon's effects on life on Earth extend further than the tides. Myths and legends relate the moon's phases to humans in a variety of ways– from transformations into werewolves to sleep deprivation. A new study from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute dives deeper into two of these theories: whether a full moon disrupts sleep and whether it causes children to be more hyper. While it's long been thought that the full moon affects children's behavior and...

Dutch inventor makes pre-fab root cellar for modern use. ...

How polluted is the air in your city? This week, the American Lung Association released their 17th annual "State of the Air"report and while the organization recognized there had been some great strides made in improving municipal air quality from previous reports, they found that more than half of Americans—approximately 166 million people—lived in communities where they were exposed to unhealthful levels of ozone or particle pollution. The report found that Los Angeles lead the nation with the most ozone...

Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus are encountering a formidable opponent in Brazil: Advertising. A marketing agency based in Rio de Janeiro came up with the brilliant idea to lure mosquitoes to a billboard that traps and kills the insects. Dubbed The Mosquito Killer Billboard, the design sends out a tantalizing combination ofcarbon dioxide and lactic acid, the same odors that humans emit. Once the mosquitoes get in, they can't get out. According to Cargo Collective, where the billboard's design is...

Bruised fruit and vegetables found to be more nutritious ...

When we think about sunburn, we usually associate it with picnics and trips to the beach at the height of summer. But while it may seem like your days of dutifully donning sunscreen are still well ahead, the peak time when you're at risk for gettig a sunburn is actally... right now. "UV rays becomemore intense in the spring, even before temperatures get warmer," the American Cancer Society warns. "People in some areas may get sunburned when the weather is...

Scientists take fresh look at old theory of link between limb development and fish gills ...

Any phone connection can be used by remote doctors to detect lung conditions. ...