Health & Science Update

Garlic does help with cardiovascular health, but since you're going to have garlic breath, anyways, better go fresh. Garlic powder won't quite cut it.

And if you want to get a good night's sleep, keep it cool... literally. Lower temperatures help you get better sleep.

Just don't keep it so cool at work. Although a nap may help your productivity in the workplace, a deep sleep wouldn't fly so well with the boss.

A new imaging technique allows scientist to visualize the entire HIV genome for the first time.

Japanese scientists are now able to grow functional teeth of natural texture and strength in laboratory mice. The technique has yet to be tested in humans. More details here.

This 40-year study relates longevity to sperm vitality. The faster your little guys, the longer you live.

Scientists have also identified the cells that cause itching, paving the way for pain relief in individuals in whom itching and pain are related. More details here.

Beet juice is soon to become the drink of choice for health and exercise freaks, since it boosts stamina and also helps with heart health.

This was entirely news to me: the Earth hums. Now scientists know why. We still cannot hear it with our ears, though....

And here's another reason why you should get married (though I'd personally still advise against it): spouses make good organ donors, almost as good as blood relatives.

We also learned that Aesop was right about rooks using rocks to raise the level of water. This article and the accompanying video can attest to that.