Cody Gough, podcast host at Curiosity.com, discusses new studies that reveal why we may not want to be around people when we're sick. He also describes the physical characteristics that tell people when we're feeling under the weather.
Gough jokingly discusses why people are scientifically wired to "call out sick." Our immune system sends signals to our brain when we're ill telling us to not be around others. We also dig into the evolutionary aspects of being sick. Naturally, when we're sick our bodies want us to get rest in order to heal and avoid infecting others.
Many DNA tests on the market offer a glimpse into what makes your individual character, including who your ancestors are and some can even analyze your risk for developing certain diseases. Cheddar News spoke with Sam Beeler, chief strategy officer with Nebula Genomics; Eleanor Griffith, a certified genetic counselor; and Dr. Neil Iyengar, a medical oncologist with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about the process involved in checking DNA and its effectiveness.
How to care for your hair before bed.
What you need to know about cold and flu season.
Focusing on Your Body's Transverse Plane
New research suggests that if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that involved 80 participants with moderate to severe depression found hot yoga could have some positive impacts on mental health.
California Governor Gavin Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to promote climate co-operation
Cheddar News checks in with your coast-to-coast weather forecast for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Understanding chronic illness and their link to muscle and bone health.
