Scientists Find a Natural Molecule That May Help Protect the Retina
A little-known fatty acid called erucamide helped preserve retinal tissue in animal research—but human treatment is still a long way
Read MoreA little-known fatty acid called erucamide helped preserve retinal tissue in animal research—but human treatment is still a long way
Read MoreThe warning signs of pancreatitis are easy to mistake—and sometimes impossible to ignore. Severe pain high in the abdomen, especially
Read MoreFrom gut bacteria and hormones to gaps in pregnancy research and longer allergy seasons, new studies are changing how researchers
Read MoreFor most of us, the physical connection between mother and child seems to end at birth. The umbilical cord is
Read MoreA blood test can detect an emerging ESR1 mutation before scans show progression, allowing doctors to switch treatment earlier. FDA
Read MoreYour Mother’s Cells May Still Be Living Inside You Scientists are discovering that a small population of maternal cells can
Read MoreFor decades, one of the simplest principles of learning was also one of the most frustrating: you have to struggle
Read MoreWhen a stroke strikes, every minute matters. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part
Read MoreSkipping breakfast is not automatically unhealthy—but the bigger meal-timing picture may matter more than you think. Breakfast has long been
Read MoreMushrooms are not usually the first food that comes to mind when people think about vitamin D. We think of
Read MoreThere is something almost unfashionable about the sweet potato. It does not come in an expensive bottle. It does not
Read MoreScroll through social media today and it is hard to miss the conversation around weight-loss injections. Medications such as semaglutide
Read MoreWhen a Preventable Illness Turns Deadly The Measles Warning Measles was once nearly forgotten. Now it is back. Measles cases
Read MoreTurmeric and black pepper have shared kitchens for generations. In curries, lentils, soups and other dishes, the two spices often
Read MoreIt usually starts innocently. Breakfast gets pushed aside because the morning is busy. Lunch disappears because errands take longer than
Read MoreCaffeine is one of the world’s most widely consumed stimulants, and for many people, coffee is the main way they
Read MoreLoneliness and social disconnection are becoming important public health concerns. Here’s why your relationships, community and everyday connections can matter
Read MoreThe runner’s high has always sounded almost mysterious. Someone exercises for a long time, gets tired and uncomfortable, and then
Read MoreThere is a curious contradiction in the way alcohol interacts with sleep. You may have a drink in the evening
Read MoreYour mind may not need more stimulation. It may need a few quiet minutes. With stress, digital overload and poor
Read MoreFrom blood sugar concerns to a beloved everyday staple, white rice is more complicated than its reputation suggests. Here is
Read MoreA new study in older female mice found longer survival and improvements in physical, metabolic and cognitive function—but researchers still
Read MoreOn a hot day, watermelon is usually celebrated for its juicy flesh and refreshing sweetness. Yet the seeds have a
Read MoreSkipping a meal once in a while is usually not a big deal. Life gets busy. You might sleep through
Read MoreWhy Hormones Matter More Than You May Realize You might not think about your hormones when you wake up tired,
Read MoreFor a long time, biology has generally treated life and death as two opposing states. An organism is alive while
Read MoreCancer treatment does not always end the story when a tumor initially responds to chemotherapy. Some cancer cells can survive
Read MoreIf you are trying to manage your weight, alcohol can be easy to overlook. A drink may not feel like
Read MoreIf you have trouble sleeping, melatonin can seem like an easy answer. It is widely available, often marketed as a
Read MoreWhen a sports injury is difficult to see A broken bone is usually obvious. A head injury can be very
Read MoreA surprising connection between sanitation and healthier cities Human waste is usually discussed as a sanitation problem. Concrete, on the
Read MoreA cholesterol test can look deceptively simple: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. But cardiovascular risk is more complicated than
Read MoreCould working around bees have something to do with how the body ages? It is an intriguing question, and a
Read MoreThe first days after having a baby can bring exhaustion, emotional changes and a completely new daily routine. Some mood
Read MoreFor many people, finishing a meal means sitting down. At work, that might mean returning to a desk. At home,
Read MoreBrain scans have given researchers new clues about early digital-media exposure—but the real concern may be what screens crowd out
Read MoreWhy eating enough food does not always mean getting enough of the nutrients your body needs. Micronutrient deficiencies can quietly
Read MoreFor generations, memory loss and brain fog were treated as inevitable side effects of aging. Families have endured the heartbreak
Read MoreThe Hydration Guide You Need When we think about health, we often focus on diet, exercise, or sleep. Yet one
Read MoreWaking up tired and running out of energy by afternoon is increasingly common—but persistent fatigue isn’t always something you should
Read MoreIf hunger returns soon after breakfast, the answer may not be another cup of coffee. New nutrition research is putting
Read MoreConstant notifications, long work hours, and financial pressure have made low-grade tension feel like the baseline for a lot of
Read MoreGym memberships in the U.S. have climbed for years, wearables track every step, and “get your workout in” has become
Read MoreA low-carb eating pattern may help some adults improve blood pressure, but the latest evidence suggests the bigger picture is
Read MoreA frozen berry recall linked to an E. coli outbreak has expanded, and federal health officials are urging consumers to
Read MoreA new daily tablet is giving some people with advanced pancreatic cancer another treatment option. But with a reported U.S.
Read MoreLiving with a long‑term medical diagnosis is challenging enough, but millions of households today face an even tougher reality: managing
Read MoreIt often begins quietly: a sharp stomach ache, waves of nausea, or a fever that won’t break. Many dismiss it
Read MoreJust a few weeks into the new school year, some American classrooms have already gone quiet again. Not because of
Read MoreWhat If We’ve Been Looking for Happiness in the Wrong Places? Money can make life easier. A comfortable home can
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