Recent data show deaths from drowning began rising in 2020, especially among young children and black Americans of all ages.

New research explores caffeine’s potential neuroprotective effects.

A year-long government funded study found that overweight men were more successful at shedding pounds when they were incentivised by cash and daily texts.

Many popular ADHD drugs activate the sympathetic nervous system. However, their downstream effects can inadvertently contribute to elevated eye pressure.

Staying or becoming active in middle age significantly affects quality of life in old age, a large study of women in Australia has found.

For those with urinary conditions, a number of medicinal plants that are easy to find and inexpensive can offer relief.

Overdose deaths dropped 3 percent, marking the first dip since 2018.

New research on rats suggests reusing deep-frying oils may increase oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurodegeneration risk.

More than 3 billion people were living with neurological conditions in 2021—an 18 percent rise since 1990.

A team of scientists from Western University in Canada has potentially discovered a promising avenue for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the devastating neurological condition commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.Their study suggests that two proteins might hold the key to...

MGO, a glucose metabolite, can temporarily destroy the BRCA2 protein, reducing its levels in cells and inhibiting its tumor-preventing ability.

Studies found that dementia is more prevalent among those with hearing loss—however, those who used hearing aids had a lower incidence than those who didn’t.

Though not a ‘cure-all’ hormone replacement therapy combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle could bring great relief to millions of women.

Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis has been linked to several vaccines, including HPV and COVID-19 vaccination.

Researchers found nearly three times more microplastics in human samples compared to canine samples in a new study.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. decreased down in 2023 for the first time in years, the CDC says.

While the ketogenic (keto) diet has gained popularity for its potential benefits in weight loss and diabetes management, new research suggests it may not be suitable for long-term use.Continuous adherence to the keto diet could potentially accelerate aging in normal tissues and impact heart and...

A dietary intervention may offer a “whole new way” of treating the deadly disease, adding to the existing options of medication and lung transplantation.

Marked by four distinct phases, the menstrual cycle—in addition to causing fluctuations in hormones—also impacts blood sugar levels.

Although their popularity has grown in recent years, fish-derived omega-3 supplements have no effect on dry eye disease, according to a new clinical trial.

A new study has linked ultra-processed foods to an increased all-cause mortality rate. Dan Skorbach reports on which foods have been linked to earl

Aspirin’s cancer-fighting prowess hinges on rallying the body’s immunity to combat malignant cells.

Psychiatric symptoms—from nightmares and depression to suicidal thoughts—may affect takers of a popularly prescribed asthma and allergy medication.