Neuroscientists have long recognized that drugs affecting the brain chemical dopamine may predispose some individuals to compulsive behavior.

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.

A triple drug approach that blocks the KRAS pathway at three points eliminated pancreatic tumors and prevented resistance in mouse models.

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A new analysis of the medical data of over 100 million people found a marked link between using recreation drugs and stroke risk.

Antioxidants are widely promoted as beneficial for health, but emerging research suggests that excessive intake may have unintended consequences.

There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that an openness to sugar relationships relates to deeper psychological vulnerabilities. The findings indicate that early emotional wounds and poor coping skills shape transactional dating p…

A doctor says a few high-fiber food swaps can help lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Her go-to diet hacks include a superfood smoothie.

Garden City pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole was named head of medical and scientific affairs at the Independent Medical Alliance after promoting unproven COVID-19 treatments.

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Utah health officials issued a warning of new measles exposure locations on Friday.

Pelvic floor strength is key for stability and control—here are four exercises that can help

Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and the…

She made a full recovery, despite the maggots.

When someone comes to you with a problem, the instinct to fix it through a piece of advice is almost irresistible. Science suggests you should resist it anyway.

From limiting caffeine before bed to practicing deep breathing, these expert-backed tips can help you support your health—no matter your age.

Try these nourishing dishes that are balanced with vegetables, whole grains, protein and healthy fat—and all come together in one baking dish.

In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system?

A large international study has mapped the genetic landscape of feline cancers for the first time, revealing striking similarities between tumor-driving mutations in cats, humans, and dogs.

Find out if cottage cheese is healthier than yogurt, or if it's the other way around. We consulted nutrition experts to learn how these two popular dairy products measure up in terms of calcium, protein, probiotics, and more.

Microplastics might clog up immune cells, preventing them from fighting infections and clearing away dead cells, as well as reducing sperm counts.