SCIENCE

Vitamin D is among the essential vitamins that the body needs. However, not everyone gets sufficient amounts of vitamin D. In fact, there is one body part that would normally ache if you lack this vitamin.

The Orionid meteor shower will peak next week. During this time, fireballs are expected to appear in the night sky as the trail of debris from Halley’s Comet hits Earth.

It is possible that your child might have a behavioral disorder called ODD. Here's a list of important facts about ODD for parents.

It is beneficial for kids' mental health if children participated in two or more sports, says new research.

Inspired by the film “Interstellar,” a NASA scientist explored the possibility of life thriving in an Earth-like planet that’s orbiting a black hole.

A new study shows that Venus might not have hosted alien life billions of years ago.

NASA allegedly paid SpaceX $5 million to conduct a review within the company to ensure that its employees are not using illegal drugs. The agency reportedly made the move after the company’s founder Elon Musk was filmed while smoking marijuana last year.

A mysterious orb can be seen in one of the photos of Planet Mars — could it be proof of alien life?

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope was able to snap photos of the interstellar comet that recently entered the Solar System. According to NASA, Hubble’s images of the interstellar object known as 2I/Borisov are the sharpest ones to date.

NASA is currently monitoring a group of asteroids that are headed for Earth. One of the approaching asteroids is big enough to penetrate the atmosphere and cause an impact event if it hits Earth.

The pirarucu's scales are like real bullet-proof vests: they are made up of several layers “sandwiched between layers of hard plastic.”

Some dinosaurs pant, but that is not why dinosaurs in the movies always have their mouths open.

Women sometimes get facial hair. Here are some reasons why.

Read this article to find out why you should eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Type 2 diabetes is one condition that needs the patient to be vigilant about his blood sugar. His overall health would be at risk the moment his blood sugar levels spike. However, a recent study has shown that a Chinese herb extract can effectively lower it.

High blood pressure is among the top diseases in the world today that’s considered life-threatening. If left unchecked, it can result in fatal conditions like stroke or heart attack. A person with high blood pressure can help prevent this by making diet changes like adding flaxseed to daily meals.

Many people ask how they could live longer. A recent study has shown that three drinks could help in adding more years to life. These drinks are found right in your cupboard.

Lung cancer is considered as a common type of cancer. The rate of survival of a patient would depend on the severity of cancer. With early diagnosis, the possibility of survival is high. This is why it is best to know the signs of the disease which may be found in your finger.

A heart attack occurs without any warning. What matters is that you are taking the right steps to prevent its onset. One thing that you can do is to avoid three foods that could trigger a heart attack.

A research firm is currently planning missions focused on providing pregnant women with the opportunity to give birth in space. According to the company’s founder, the first childbirth in space could happen within just 12 years.

A former astronaut for NASA revealed the chances of a spaceflight mission suffering total destruction. The ex-astronaut also explained the worst type of scenario that NASA is worried about.

New research says that breathing polluted air can damage your memory and can age your brain by ten years.

A team of researchers was able to successfully grow different species of crops on soil samples that are similar to those found on Mars and the Moon. The successful experiment could help space agencies establish a steady food supply for future Martian and lunar human colonies.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope was able to take a spectacular photo of a spiral galaxy that resembles a massive cosmic portal to another dimension. According to the ESA, the appearance of the galaxy makes the image look like it came from a science fiction movie.

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to capture a photo of the agency’s InSight lander as its sitting on the Martian surface. According to NASA, the MRO’s latest photo of the lander is the clearest one yet.

A group of scientists is saying that now is not a good time for humans to leave Earth and plan to live in outer space.

A former NASA scientist insists that the U.S. space agency already discovered life on Mars back in the '70s.

NASA’s asteroid tracker has identified a space rock that’s currently hurtling towards Earth. Based on the size of the incoming asteroid, it will most likely create a huge explosion in the atmosphere if it ends up hitting Earth on Thursday.

An expert on space matters and a former British politician warned that a massive asteroid is guaranteed to hit Earth anytime. Once this happens, the expert noted that most life forms on the planet, including humans, will most likely get completely wiped out.