A large-scale study by California cardiologists uncovered new patterns in alcohol use among women and again highlighted alcohol’s harmful effects on women’s health. Researchers from The Permanente Medical Group found…

Evidence shows the human brain has been getting larger since the 1930s. Studies link larger brain size with better health and stronger cognitive function. Researchers at the University of California,…

When we hear a surprising, unpredictable musical composition, its chords often resonate in our hearts. But if the melody is predictable, it tends to hit us in the gut. A…

An international team of scientists found that a child’s facial shape is influenced by the mother’s diet during pregnancy, according to findings published in Nature Communications. The researchers found that…

Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that insufficient, restless sleep can make people feel as much as ten years older. They ran two studies to see how sleep…

Many people wash their hair late in the evening and go to bed without drying it. They believe this helps shorten their morning routine before heading to work. However, dermatologists…

When coordination falters, productivity drops, and reactions slow down, it’s time to take a break. But what if getting out of bed feels like an uphill battle, even after a…

Broccoli has long been considered a healthful vegetable. A new study from the University of Sydney has uncovered another potentially important benefit of broccoli. One of the chemical compounds found…

Many of us know the term lethologica, which refers to difficulty finding or recalling words in everyday life. This problem usually becomes more common as we age. Struggling to find…

Weight gain as we age is so common worldwide it’s almost a cliché. By age 50, the average person has gained about 15 pounds. A recent study from Nagoya and…

When you picture a smoker, you might imagine a slim, Audrey Hepburn–style figure. But a new study found that even thin smokers can carry a surprising amount of unhealthy belly…

‘If you slouch, you’ll end up with scoliosis,’ our parents and teachers told us as kids. It turns out the idea that slouching causes back problems is a myth. The…

A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences found that men often let themselves go within the first five years of marriage. They tend to consume more…

Middle-aged men are at the highest risk. Researchers warn that increases in abdominal fat can accelerate brain aging and harm cognitive function. Large fat deposits in the pancreas and liver…

Fortunately, the global suicide rate is on the decline. It could fall even faster if the world moves away from fossil fuels. A team of researchers at the University of…

Millions of people around the world lose weight through diets or religious fasting. But the biological consequences of prolonged calorie restriction have been poorly understood. A team of scientists from…

Researchers at University College Cork in Ireland transplanted gut microbes from people with social anxiety disorder into ordinary mice. After the procedure, the rodents stayed healthy but began to show…

Seasonal fatigue is your body’s response to springtime vitamin shortages and shifting weather. As you adapt to changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions, a body weakened after winter faces extra…

We all have days when we feel especially generous—and other days when we hold on to our money. A new study found that the desire to donate to charity may…

A team of researchers from Central South University in Changsha, Hunan, China found that people who live in greener neighborhoods appear to have a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis…

Medical professionals focused on preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease primarily try to identify the factors that contribute to the condition in each person. While genetics play a major role, environment…

Depression is often called the ailment of the 21st century. It affects about five percent of the global population, with the prevalence of depression among women twice that of men.…

Consuming alcohol while taking medication can either enhance or diminish the effects of the medication, and it may also introduce additional side effects. How Alcohol and Medications Interact According to…

On a gloomy March Monday in 1827, German composer Ludwig van Beethoven died at 56. He had long suffered from jaundice and was bedridden. His limbs and abdomen were swollen,…

Do you often disturb your loved ones or fellow passengers with your snoring? If so, you might want to pay attention to new advice from researchers at Flinders University in…

According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Prometheus for giving fire to humanity. He ordered Prometheus to be chained to a rock and sent an eagle to feast on his liver.…

The robust health of many older women is likely linked to years of eating enough protein from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. This insight comes from a team of researchers…

There’s an old joke: if you treat a cold or the flu, it lasts a week; if you don’t, it lasts seven days. How accurate is that folk wisdom, and…

Want to live a long, healthy life? Follow five basic rules laid out by Dr. Nirusha Kumaran, the medical director of the London Longevity Clinic. Eat More Plant-Based Foods and…

In recent years, weight-loss and diabetes drugs have become widely used around the world. They help people shed extra pounds and manage blood sugar. Our bodies make natural versions of…

Fat in our bodies isn’t always a bad thing. Having a certain amount is vital for keeping us warm, providing energy, supplying essential fatty acids, helping our bodies produce hormones,…

Take, for instance, Dr. Patrick Flynn, a British self-styled “hormone guru” and social media influencer. He says women need an extra one to two hours of sleep each day. He…

A new study by U.S. researchers finds that the disease that destroys memory, speech, and thinking was surprisingly rare in Ancient Greece and Rome. The team argues dementia may be…

As we age, the world around us changes along with our bodies. Our senses of taste, smell, hearing, and sight all become less sharp. A new study shows that, over…

The wisest characters in books and films—like Gandalf from “The Lord of the Rings” or Dumbledore from “Harry Potter”—are often portrayed as having many years under their belts. But modern…

Researchers at the University of Exeter (UK) and Maastricht University (Netherlands) identified more than a dozen factors that raise the risk of early-onset dementia. Nearly four million people worldwide develop…

Nutritionists explain which fats can help with weight loss and which are essential for everyday health. What should you know about fish oil, low-fat diets, and the fats that help…

Multiple studies show that heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays. For instance, research published in the journal Circulation, a publication of the American Heart Association, revealed that December…

Researchers at Nanjing Medical University in China found that catching extra sleep on weekends isn’t just a luxury — it can cut your risk of heart attack and stroke. How…

A new seven-year study conducted by a team from the University of Sorbonne Paris-Nord involved 100,000 volunteers. Each participant filled out 15 food diaries, meticulously recording information about their meal…

Major migrations to Europe over the last 45,000 years helped shape modern Europeans’ risk of Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Two articles detailing the findings were published in the…

As we approach Christmas and New Year’s, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of taking care of our health. The numerous feasts during this season can…

The end of the holidays can feel anticlimactic: psychologists offer tips to avoid a post-holiday mood dip, and gastroenterologists warn against starting detox diets in the first week of January.…

Feeling a little peckish between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner is normal. But if your stomach is constantly growling between meals, it’s worth a closer look. So…

In the run-up to Christmas, researchers at Harvard University reignited a debate about whether alcohol can have health benefits. Different research groups debated whether alcohol can have a positive impact…

Consistent exercise at any age helps protect against high blood pressure. But a recent U.S. study found people tend to ‘fall off the track’ as they get older: the older…

Fans of dry white wine have reason to celebrate. Nutritionists consider dry white wine to be the least harmful alcoholic choice (if we can really call alcohol safe). Some experts…