Stoners “have more empathy” than the rest of the population, according to a new study. Researchers found that those who regularly smoke marijuana find it easier to recognize and understand how others ...

A new handheld device could replacing traditional stethoscopes for heart disease screening, say scientists. University of Cambridge researchers have developed an instrument for detecting certain types ...

The average American experiences 48 days of annual “eco guilt” — the feeling that they could be doing more to help the environment. A new survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed the specific number of ...

Six in 10 Americans admit they ignore symptoms that don’t feel “serious,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults evenly split by generation and gender found that more than half of women ...

A rare two-toed sloth is recovering at a UK zoo after undergoing pioneering dental surgery to cure its toothache. The 25-year-old South American mammal named Rico began to concern keepers at Chester ...

Being “frugal” is ‘in’ according to a majority of Americans. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation and gender found that 61% agree that it’s less tacky to be “frugal” today than it ...

A new high-tech implant has shown "promise" in fighting some of the deadliest forms of cancer. The cancer-fighting device safely triggers "potent" immune responses against hard-to-treat cancers, ...

Bluetooth-based technology could help elderly people stay independent, suggests new research. A new “indoor positioning system” works better than GPS for tracking precise locations - and could be a ...

Weight training helps protect older people from dementia, according to new research. Volunteers with mild cognitive impairment who practiced strength training showed improvements in memory and brain ...

Cavemen were saved by using sunscreen more than 40,000 years ago, according to new research. Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even ...

Crocodiles' ability to eat almost anything helped their ancestors survive two mass extinctions, suggests new research. The secret to their longevity could help conservationists better protect species ...