Health

A new study found that smoking cannabis at a young age is associated with reduced brain volume in a region responsible for processing emotions on people’s faces.

Do prayers and well-wishes really help people heal?

Our favorite over-the-counter medication has its limits.

The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.

We’re going to have to reckon with our workweek sooner than later.

Here’s how we stop a health crisis before it wreaks havoc on us.

Americans’ acceptance and desire of “dad bod” is increasing every year.

Scientists may have seen a way to cure a maddening symptom of hearing loss.

The U.S. law regulating the cosmetics industry was passed in 1938, and it hasn’t been significantly updated since.

Michael Pollan explains what goes on during the mental fireworks of a psychedelic experience.

Three academic papers from Australia shows sizable bone spurs growing at the base of our skulls.

The study highlights the incredible neuroplasticity of the brain.

A new study posits that sleep deprivation decreases civic participation.

Does wishing someone well actually affect their health?

Technology may soon grant us immortality, in a sense. Here’s how.

Could ketosis be the answer to preventing deadly seizures during deep-diving missions?

Spending between 120–300 minutes per week in nature shown to increase wellbeing.

That’s only counting revenues from taxes, fees, and licenses.

Can dirt help us fight off stress? Groundbreaking new research shows how.

FDA guidelines say men can’t donate blood if they’ve had sex with another man in the past 12 months.

“Bottom line: It’s probably best to set your alarm for a specific time and get up then.”

One compound could help combat drug resistance.

Around the world, more people are on the run, and that’s a healthy trend.

How can a misfolded protein be behind some of the strangest and deadliest diseases out there?

To be is to be embodied.

Nematodes demonstrate that neurons can influence offspring’s genetics.

Extensive research at Yale signals the future of personalized medicine

Walmart is selling “snake oil,” said the general counsel of the organization bringing the lawsuit.

We’re putting the “care” back into “healthcare.”

100 percent fruit juice is still 100 percent sugar.