Krystnell Storr

Researchers may have found a way to "trick out" a contact lens — and it's about more than just looking cool. CNN reports that a Swiss team is developing a device that could improve the vision of those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a…

Are you worried about the state of your brain function? There's an app for that. Thanks to a new app called Akili, which is being promoted as "a new kind of medical product," diagnosing the health of your brain may soon be a matter of putting your…

Attending an elite university is supposed to set you up for a lifetime of success — and for the most part, such schools deliver on the goods. But some of the most important post-graduate life advantages afforded by a top-tier diploma may not matter…

Young women, be careful with your hearts.  A Yale University study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes in February has found that 15,000 women under the age of 55 are killed by a heart attack each year, and that many of…

You probably know the differences between introverts and extroverts, but did you know it doesn't stop there? According to a study published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, there's good reason to believe there are two different…

Did Frozen's Elsa move to Massachusetts? Based on the photos, she would like the weather these days. The snapshots, taken by photographer Jonathan Nimerfroh, capture the rare sight of frozen ocean waves. The concept of a "frozen wave" may seem…

We talk about inhaling it, not being able to go without it and even pressuring others to try it. Perhaps it's time to face it: We talk about junk food like it was an addictive drug. But as far-fetched as that might seem, new research published in…

The news: Researchers may soon have new advice for how parents can prevent their kids from developing serious peanut allergies, and the solution is "nuttier" than you may think. It turns out getting exposed to peanuts in small doses while you are a…

Being "mature" is all in your head. A 2013 study published in Cerebral Cortex offers a scientific explanation behind the common notion that men take longer to "act their age" than women do. According to the study, it's rooted in the fact that the…

Competition was fierce, but the crown for the state that's best for its residents' well-being has gone to Alaska. Clearly, the cold never bothered them anyway. Earlier this week, the ranking for the states best (and worst) for the well-being of its…

If you got the job, chances are you had "the look." According to a paper published in October 2014's Leadership Quarterly, having the face that fits a profession's stereotypical look may play a role in whether or not someone rises to the top of his…

There's something distinctive about how an attractive man carries himself among his peers — let's call it the "I'm hot, you're not" attitude. A paper published in Evolutionary Psychology suggests that the insufferable confidence of good-looking men…

An ovulating woman needs her options — and she's willing to pay to get them. A study that's being published in the April 2015 Journal of Consumer Research suggests that getting a woman to try new products may come down to figuring out the time of…

A good mom always knows to pack a little something extra — even when it comes to genetic material. According to a new study published online this week in Nature, the DNA of a mother's bacteria may be making its way into the genes of her offspring.…

The Spice Girls were on to something — if you wanna be someone's lover, you gotta get with their friends. According to a new study published in Advances in Consumer Research, our social groups may have the power to stamp "hot" or "not" on a passing…

Add this to the rap sheet of smoking cigarettes: The longtime foe of optimal health may not only be hurting our bodies, but going after our brains as well. A new study published in the scientific journal Molecular Psychiatry suggests that smoking…

They say it starts with a toothbrush. Then a single drawer to place your spare socks and underwear, and before you know it, you and your significant other are living together — and combining your lives into one confined space.  The decision to move…

Is settling for Mr. OK a better dating strategy than holding out for Mr. Right?  Young people are often told not to settle for a partner who makes them anything less than 100% happy. But new research from Michigan State University and published in…

Distraction is a double-edge sword. Our mind's propensity to wander is great when we need a diversion: It keeps us occupied and sane during meetings and helps us cope with trauma while we mentally regroup. But distraction can also ruin our lives: It…