Individual supratentorial ependymoma tumour subgroups have two distinct progenitor-like cell states—neuroepithelial-like and embryonic-like—that are reminiscent of early human brain development and diverge in the extent of their neuronal or ependymal dif…

When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter brain immune cells and increase anxiety.

Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and report bites immediately.

New research finds that extreme heat accelerates biological aging, especially in older adults. Living in hotter areas can age body faster.

We asked gastroenterologist Wendi LeBrett, M.D., for her favorite high-fiber foods to recommend. She said fruit! Learn more about her top picks.

“If you’re going to take one “heart-focused” supplement, this is often my top pick,” Dr. Tiffany DiPietro, quadruple board-certified cardiologist, told The Post.

The Washtenaw County Health Department says testing has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult.

A new study suggests that growing up in poverty accelerates biological development. For adolescent girls, this early onset of puberty provides a pathway linking financial hardship to increased anxiety, behavioral issues, and lower academic achievement.

People can be particularly picky when it comes to fish, but even restaurant workers don't want to eat one type. Find out which fish to avoid ordering.

In a randomized clinical trial of older adults, researchers found that taking multivitamins for two years modestly slowed epigenetic markers of aging -- equivalent to roughly four months less biological aging compared with a placebo.

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A new study looked at cancer rates in 417,984 women who’d had fertility treatment and compared them to cancer in the general population of women.

Nearly half of adults 65+ improved cognitively or physically over 12 years, a new Yale study finds. Positive beliefs were linked to better outcomes.

But scientists say there are practical and ethical challenges to overcome before the strategy could be deployed in real-world settings.

The team used AI to analyze the amount of calcium deposit in the arteries of the breast tissue, known to be a risk factor for heart disease.

And no, it's not Sudoku.

Polio is not endemic in the United States, but the disease is circulating in 30 other countries now. A doctor explains how to protect against polio when traveling.

Problems with sleep often show up much earlier than more recognizable symptoms in people who develop Alzheimer's disease, but why? A new study offers a major clue, tied to the toxic build-up of tau protein in the brain that accompanies Alzheimer's.

New research suggests one environmental factor may increase your risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease: air pollution. Here's what you need to know.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and supplement that supports bone health and the immune system. Supplements like magnesium or calcium shouldn't be taken with it.

Scientists have uncovered the oldest known genome of the bacterium responsible for syphilis, revealing a previously unknown lineage that existed thousands of years ago in the Americas.

Cancer remains a leading health challenge in the U.S., but lifestyle choices — especially diet — can play a role in lowering the risk.

Ageing reprograms the evolutionary trajectory of KRAS-driven lung adenocarcinoma, limiting primary tumour growth while promoting metastatic dissemination through epigenetic activation of the integrated stress response, and a therapeutic opportunity in older p…