A new study suggests that pregnant women are more likely to claim their fetus resembles the father, even during early ultrasounds when no real resemblance is visible. The behavior may be an evolved strategy to reduce paternity uncertainty and secure investmen…

These 7 dietitian-approved cereals for better gut health provide fiber, plant-based protein, prebiotics and antioxidants for digestive health.

A registered dietitian breaks down how much protein you need a day, how it affects healthy aging, and simple ways to get started.

BROWNFIELD, Texas – He was a chiropractor by training, but in a remote part of west Texas with limited medical care, Kiley Timmons had become a first stop for whatever hurt. For more than a decade, Kiley, 48, had seen 20 patients each day at his small clinic …

Mosquitoes have been detected in the Garden State two weeks earlier than last year.

A recent study reveals that regular walking can increase the size of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, in older adults. Participants

Researchers from the US, UK, and Spain tracked more than 10,000 people over the age of 50. Higher levels of well-being may help lower the risk of memory loss in middle age, according to new research that followed more than 10,000 adults over the age of 50 for…

UCLA researchers found that two proteins doctors use to check for heart damage can also predict cancer years before symptoms appear.

Scientists discovered that ciprofloxacin blocks ACE through a novel mechanism, opening new paths for safer blood pressure treatments. Scientists from the UK and South Africa have made a surprising discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood …

No, you're not a bad person. Here's what's really going on, according to science.

Reviewers love this pair of insanely highly-rated walking sticks.

A groundbreaking study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the kidneys, where a toxic protein builds up and travels to the brain. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the disease’s origins and risk factors.

This 7-day meal plan combines high-protein meals with calcium- and vitamin D-rich ingredients to maintain muscle mass and support bone health.

Even the prettiest plant-based meals can sabotage energy if balance, protein, and key nutrients get left behind.

Simple ways to improve your life (and health) this week.

Colistin is a potent, last-resort antibiotic used only to treat people with dangerous, life-threatening bacterial infections that have developed resistance to other drugs. But it's not foolproof. Worldwide, resistance to colistin is spreading, further diminis…

This is one hack that could increase your life expectancy

Save money by switching out meat options

Beyond cholesterol, daily habits significantly impact heart health. Simple 5-minute lifestyle tweaks, like post-meal walks and mindful breathing, can

The British scientist examines the techniques that companies use to influence public opinion and how these tactics impact our health

Things women over 50 should do every night include avoiding alcohol, hydrating, eating a protein-rich snack, deep breathing and taking magnesium.

Social media is awash with claims it can help us destress and lower cortisol levels – but experts warn against these "quick fixes".

A collaborative team from Penn Medicine and Penn Engineering has uncovered the mathematical principles behind a 500-million-year-old protein network that determines whether foreign materials are recognized as friend or foe. How does your body tell the differe…

Lower diversity in the oral microbiome was linked to higher depressive symptoms in a large U.S. sample, with especially strong associations among men and non-Hispanic Whites. Differences in microbial composition were also observed between depressed and non-de…