From "shell shock" to "combat fatigue," the wars of the past century have violently illuminated the power trauma can wield over the mind and body.

Research has shown the benefits of mindfulness, but the current mindfulness craze cannot deliver on its overhyped promises.

Longevity gets a new motto: location, location, location.

A new study refutes some of the claims recently made about the value of napping.

Prosthetic arms can cost amputees $80,000. A startup called Unlimited Tomorrow is aiming to change that by making customized 3D-printed bionic arms for just $8,000.

Cancer cells seem to have a harder time growing among pair-bonded mice, according to a new study that explored the "widowhood effect."

Age ain't nothing but a number, but "inflammatory age" may be real.

The oldest person in history lived to 122

Theoretical physicist Geoffrey West explains the science behind a unique hypothesis.

Nearly 90% of the world's blind live in low-income countries.

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New research shines a light on the genetics of sudden cardiac deaths.

A new device cured the hiccups 92 percent of the time in a recent study involving more than 200 participants.

How were mRNA vaccines developed? Pfizer's Dr Bill Gruber explains the science behind this record-breaking achievement and how it was developed without compromising safety.

The Black Death wasn't the only plague in the 1300s.

Israeli food-tech company DouxMatok (Hebrew for "double sweet") has created a sugary product that uses 40 percent less actual sugar yet still tastes sweet.

An early feasibility study finds a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Participants were asked to complete a simple attention task as well as a more challenging "placekeeping" task.

U.S. officials suspect a foreign adversary is targeting American personnel with some form of "directed-energy" weapon.

Can the main psychoactive ingredient of magic mushrooms help treat the world's sixth most debilitating illness?

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New research suggests that there is no "typical" form of Alzheimer's disease, as the condition can manifest in at least four different ways.

Cannabidiol (CBD) seems to reduce the unpleasantness of pain, a finding that surprised the researchers behind a new, first-of-its-kind study.

Invest in the future of arthritis medicine with Cytonics.

How can researchers map something as complex as the human brain?

This device from Lumina NRG uses advanced LED and microcurrent facial toning technology to remove signs of aging.

Global inequality takes many forms, including who has lost the most children

Context is everything.

Efficiently soothe your muscles with this AI-based DIY massager, on sale for over 70% off.

The conventional wisdom may be wrong. Consulting Google for information about medical symptoms might not be as counterproductive as commonly thought, new research suggests.