A new kind of male birth control may be on the horizon. The largest clinical trial to date on hormonal male contraception is slated to begin in the first half of 2018, and aims to enroll more than 400 couples in six countries around the world. Men will rub a gel containing synthetic hormones into …

Numerous scientific papers explore the reasons people say they got divorced. We took a look at some of those papers and pulled out recurring themes. Seven common reasons are listed below. Theyinclude infidelity, growing apart, and getting married too young. When it comes to studying divorce, social scientists have two options. They can observe different …

In most depressing news, a “broken heart” might actually cause long-term, irreversible implications on your health. “Broken Heart Syndrome” is usually regarded in a metaphorical sense, emotional trauma that can be conquered by time, a good therapist, a healthy dose of endorphins, or a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. As it may happen, a broken …

Grab the broccoli with cheese sauce from the freezer, the box of instant rice pilaf from the pantry, or the hot dogs from your fridge and squint at the ingredient list’s fine print. You’ll likely find food additives in every one. Is this healthy? Compared to the foods our bodies were built to eat, definitely …

We all know that too much salt can cause health problems—which is why it’s crucial to know the signs that you’re eating too much salt. But it’s hard to resist the appeal of Himalayan pink salt, especially if it has added health benefits. Does it really deliver everything that people are claiming? Let’s sort the …