Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a specific brain circuit that may help explain the ...

How the body efficiently shifts metabolism after fasting may be key to improving health, UTSW-led research suggests.

From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term ...

Researchers identified a gene that appears to help move this bacteria-derived compound — found in fermented foods like kefir ...

Scientists have known for a while that there are a lot of microscopic things living inside our guts, and they also know that these organisms hold enormous potential to improve our health. But ...

Saunas have captured the wellness zeitgeist, attracting a new generation of followers eager to tap into the benefits of the age-old practice. The upswell of public interest has fed a growing industry ...

Years later, I interned there as a health and science reporter and have since contributed as a freelancer. Reporting on ...

Making good decisions for your health is important at any age, but it sounds like scientists have actually discovered one particular decade to be the most important for your overall health. While your ...

New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association associates adolescent cannabis use with increased risk for serious mental health conditions. Scientists from Kaiser Permanente ...

Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue. Scientists have known for a while that there are a lot of microscopic things living ...