There is some evidence to suggest that the dogs living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) are undergoing rapid evolution due to the harsh conditions they face. A new study looked at the DNA of dogs roaming near Chernobyl nuclear power plant ruins and discovered that their exposure to nuclear radiation might have been the reason…

As people seek to understand the many mysteries of human health, wisdom passed down from historical and cultural traditions is also worth exploring.  Different cultures have their own unique understanding of health that is often overlooked while much has slowly been lost over time—among them, the health benefits of Japanese miso. Miso contains probiotics, which…

TOKYO—Japanese designer Issey Miyake, famed for his pleated style of clothing that never wrinkles and who produced the signature black turtleneck of friend and Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs, has died, media said on Tuesday. He was 84. Miyake, whose name became a byword for Japan’s economic and fashion prowess in the 1980s, died on…