Extreme emotional stress can cause a medical condition called broken heart syndrome. For decades, doctors thought it should mainly concern women — but that’s changing.
A new study finds that mindfulness meditators are more likely to report feeling a touch — even when none occurs — and that this sensitivity is linked to altered brain rhythms.
Scientists are uncovering how tiny grooves in the brain’s surface relate to reasoning ability in youth, showing that deeper sulci may lead to more efficient connections between brain regions critical for complex thought.
New research shows that eating a wider variety of flavonoids—not just more of them—may reduce chronic disease risk and promote a longer life. Find out why.
As measles cases in the United States continue to mount, neighboring countries Canada and Mexico are also experiencing significant outbreaks – all of which have been linked to at least one death.