SCIENCE

A new study points out that young women are given pelvic exams and pap smear tests unnecessarily.

The findings of a new study have reported that folic acid and zinc supplements have no significant effects on boosting male fertility.

The largest-ever study finds no statistically significant association between powder use on genital areas and cervical cancer.

A new study reports predictors of episodic migraine transformation to chronic migraines.

Satellite images of Kangaroo Island in Australia show devastating fire scars on a third of the island. The before and after images show the extensive damage from the fires just a few weeks apart.

NASA and Boeing are creating an investigation team that will assess the issues that caused the Starliner's glitch during the Dec. 20 Orbital Flight Test.

When V Sagittae explodes into a bright nova around 2083, it will become one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

A physicist explained what would happen to Earth is a small black hole with the same diameter as a coin suddenly appeared at the center of Earth. Although the entire planet would most likely not get swallowed up by the black hole, the expert noted that Earth would still be completely destroyed.

The former commander of the International Space Station (ISS) previously released a video to demonstrate what would happen if a person cries in space. In the video, the astronaut showed what happens to tears in low-gravity conditions.

New images taken by NASA’s airborne observatory revealed how the distinct shape of one of the brightest and most massive star-forming regions in the Milky Way galaxy was formed.

A team of researchers learned that Milky Way’s neighboring satellite galaxy is getting ripped apart by cosmic rays. According to the researchers, the highly destructive cosmic rays come from supernova events.

This month’s full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will take place on Friday. It will coincide with the first lunar eclipse of the year.

Dementia is the leading cause of dependency and, in many cases, disability, among the elderly on a global scale. Today, the disease is on the rise, with more people being found to be suffering from dementia. With the increasing rate of dementia, what is the best exercise that could stave off the condition?

For many UK residents, stomach bloating is a continuing struggle. While in some cases, the condition appears desperate, there are a couple of simple ways to deal with the problem. These are five of those ways.

NASA has revealed that an asteroid with an Earth-crossing orbit is expected to approach the planet tomorrow. If the approaching asteroid collides with Earth, it would create a huge and violent explosion in the atmosphere.

The start of the new decade also ushered in a host of intentions, mostly geared towards a healthier 2020. While many may opt to do this by exercising and dieting, there is one vital activity that plays an important role in achieving the goal of becoming healthier. It is sleep.

One of the most common cancer types in the UK is bowel cancer. Like other cancer conditions, the survival of the patient largely depends on the stage and type. There is good news though as a recent study suggests taking a particular medication daily could greatly help in lowering your risk of developing this deadly disease.

Heart attack acts like a thief in the night. This is why preventing the occurrence at the earliest can help ward off a possible occurrence. There is one kind of diet that could prevent its onset.

The number of individuals all over the world suffering from lung cancer is slowly increasing. An important aspect of the treatment of the disease is early detection of symptoms. A characteristic of a cough could signal the disease.

Visceral fat is the most dangerous of all fat types because of the proximity of its location to several vital organs. If you have too much visceral fat, you must take action to drastically reduce or get rid of it.

Researchers have found a new way of predicting future mental health conditions by looking at brain scans at an early age.

A recent study finds that hydration status among older females is associated with cognitive function.

The planet which is 20% larger than the size of Earth was said to be located about 101.5 light-years from Earth.

Fast Radio Bursts (FRB) are mysterious radio flashes of energy that pop up for milliseconds. A new study reports the fifth and closest localization of an FRB.

Noticing a dull ache in a certain body part could indicate testicular cancer.

Researchers have designed a new MRI technique that can find out if an adolescent might suffer from binge drinking later in life.

NASA warned that the biggest and most dangerous asteroid to approach Earth in January is arriving this week. Given the asteroid’s size, it will surely cause a major impact event if it hits Earth.

What is the status of the wildlife at the Fukushima Evacuation Zone nearly 10 years after the accident? Evidently, the animals are thriving after people evacuated from the area.

NASA's TESS just discovered its first planet orbiting two stars. The discovery was aided by NASA high school intern Wolf Cuiker.