Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. Enjoy!

Here’s the current lineup for episode #7:

Fasting changes your circadian rhythm.Fasting may help treat breast cancer.Body temperature controls REM sleep.Psychedelics offer new hope for depression.A new hormone fights obesity.


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