Health

Scientists continue to learn more about this class of plant chemicals that’s known to have extraordinary health benefits.

The question is no longer “can we” but “should we” edit human embryos.

A steady timing reference is required by one of the leading theories of neuronal communication.

These tests report on more than just your risk for cilantro aversion and your ice-cream flavor preference.

Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.

Can nicotine keep Alzheimer’s at bay? Dave Asprey explains how natural drugs can create super humans.

Do scientists know enough about gene editing to move forward with human trials?

How different types of green space affect mental health.

Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a record high — 1,172 cases so far.

Part Two of an interview with Dr. John Ratey.

The premier hospitals tend to have the most superbugs — they also have the best experts.

Light controls your body clock. Hack it to get better sleep.

They’re made from stretchy, electroactive polymer films.

Everyone in the United States will soon have a chance to try plant-based burgers.

What you eat — and when — can make you superhuman.

It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.

The loss of the Y chromosome could drive the formation of entirely new species.

Cancer’s sweet tooth. Turning cancer cells into fat. Unveiling genetic secrets. Scientists are learning about cancer every day.

Autism is a widely misunderstood condition surrounded by falsehoods, half-truths, and cultural assumptions.

Professor George Church creates a gene “wishlist” that can lead to superhuman abilities.

Here’s why you might eat greenhouse gases in the future.

The study — which involved more than 2 million children — is the largest of its kind.

This new research could help individuals recover from one of the most dreaded types of injury.

The reason one diet does not suit all may be found in our guts.

The Harvard Medical School’s clinical professor of psychiatry wrote the book on the topic.

Should doctors allow their expertise to trump patient’s personal goals — or should they yield to it?

LSD may help us change our lives by spurring perspective shifts.

Meet Deinococcus radioduranst, the world’s toughest bacteria.

A new study found a positive association between sugary drinks and cancer.

In Natural Causes, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich questions our obsession with wellness.