Health in a Heartbeat

Superbugs are a global health threat. Over the years, they have defeated doctors and antibiotics alike. Now, scientists are fighting back. Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Laurel Hollow,...

It's a common annoyance: You slather up sunscreen and rub. And rub. And rub. But still, the white cast that comes with many mineral sunscreens remains, making you look like...

In a world of delicious, dark sodas and black coffee, teeth can't catch a break. Whether it's candy, carbs or acid, they're fighting tooth and tooth to retain enamel and...

For the uninitiated and well-oxygenated, sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing during sleep. Sufferers rarely know they have it until someone notices them struggling to...

Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you bothered by aches and pains? Do you feel grumpy more often than not? If your answer to any of these is yes, a...

If it's been a minute since your mother told you to sit up straight, let this study serve as your newest reminder. Scientists from McGill University wanted to better understand...

For centuries, humans have used these flowering plants as a tool to ward off wolves and to control agricultural pests. Just tiny amounts of the plants cause severe neurotoxicity and...

Do you like thinking outside the box? How about thinking inside the petri dish? In a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins, a team used lab-grown brain cells to...

Everything good comes at a cost — at least when it comes to french fries. The ubiquitous fast food item is one we've been trying to duplicate in healthier ways...

A change in your habits can be hard to stick to — even when it's for the best. But what if it only took one week to feel results? A...

Long COVID-19 may be relatively new, but it is far from rare. In the wake of the pandemic, about 6% of the world suffers from the condition, and no specific...

If your child gravitates toward soda, sports drinks or sweet fruit juices, you might want to steer them toward water, milk or a piece of fresh fruit instead. An American...

We live in a world of plastic. Plastic production has increased from a mere 1.5 million tons in 1950 to 500 million tons today. And much of that man-made material...

On the second Sunday of every March at 2 in the morning, the nation's clocks collectively jump forward an hour. It's daylight saving time. And for many, it's a royal...

Among the list of nouns no one wants to experience — food poisoning, wet socks, cancer — dementia stands on its own. The debilitating condition arrives with memory loss, confusion...

Some people love their spicy chili peppers. Consider the Carolina Reaper. Calling it a hot chili pepper isn't quite accurate. A summer's day in Florida is hot. With the Reaper,...

Watch your bank account. A healthy bottom line might just be protecting your brain. A recent study published in the journal Innovation in Aging found an association between financial distress...

Calorie counting apps that rely on AI allege results far from artificial. New research from the American Society for Nutrition, however, suggests they tend to severely underestimate how many calories...

A dog's body can generate vitamin C. So, too, can a cat's. Unfortunately, human ancestors lost that trick during their evolutionary climb. Roughly 40 million years ago, the forebearers of...

Many, if not most people, who take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy lose weight. Others still are shedding pounds and punches. A new study from researchers at Rutgers University...

Now, don't take this the wrong way. No one, absolutely nobody, is suggesting it is a good idea to smoke. The habit is linked to higher risk of cancer, heart...

Before antibiotics, a ruptured appendix was tantamount to a death sentence. And until 1922, when a 14-year-old Canadian teen was injected with insulin, people with Type 1 diabetes would nearly...

Is there anything better than sitting? By looking at the rates of Americans who engage in the sedentary activity — roughly half of the population, by the way — you'd...

The joy of probiotics is largely exhibited — and, let's be honest with ourselves, felt — in the bathroom. A healthy gut allows for smoother moves, so to speak, and...

Fish oil supplements are a huge industry. Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on them, hoping to support brain health by taking in the omega-3 fatty acids they...

You might have encountered jackfruit in tropical areas or as a meat substitute in vegan tacos. Boasting a mild flavor and greenish-yellow textured skin, it's the largest fruit to grow...

For more than three decades, glucosamine has been marketed as a way to relieve painful joints. But a new study suggests the popular supplement also might be linked to faster...

What would it be like to be stronger for longer? A new study from researchers at Duke explores how regular exercise not only keeps your muscles healthy but also helps...

Who among us has not turned to a vice when under an onslaught of stress? Whether it's a pint of ice cream, endless video games or a glass of wine,...

Collagen is the most prevalent protein in our bodies. It's in our hair, skin, fingernails, bones, blood vessels and intestines, of all places. As we age, our bodies begin to...

While you were sleeping, your muscles knit themselves back together and your metabolism whirred along. Now, researchers from California are exploring the system behind sleep and human growth hormone —...

An achy knee or hip joint's thin or nonexistent cartilage growing back sounds like something a person facing joint-replacement surgery might daydream about. But researchers led by Stanford University say...

Butterflies are beautiful. The colorful patterns on their wings camouflage them and can fool predators into thinking they're staring into the eyes of larger, more dangerous creatures. Alas, the lives...

Alzheimer’s strips its sufferers of their memories and their independence; it robs families of precious time with loved ones who still know them. The disease has no cure. Unsurprisingly, many...

A common trope reinforced by Hollywood depictions of older adults is that they start to lose their mental sharpness as they enter their golden years. A recent study by University...

Dieters have long been warned against repeatedly gaining and losing weight, often called yo-yo dieting or weight cycling. It's bad for our bodies and potentially worse than staying overweight —...

Technically, you could call it fruit juice. While tomato juice often shoulders the burden of brunch beverages and soup additives, it's rarely a drink we reach for without purpose. Now,...

If you want to predict how many birthday candles you'll be blowing out, consult the body's crystal ball: the thymus. This long-overlooked part of the immune system was thought to...

A meat-curing agent sold in a highly potent form online is connected to a rising number of suicides around the world. In a new study from the United Kingdom, postmortem...

Some moisturizers purport to address wrinkles and brighten. Others go to war with dryness, promising dewy skin without a single visible pore. But soon there might be a new contender...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Babe Ruth and Lady Gaga were all lefties. You might call them “southpaws,” the less-flattering “goofy-handeds” or, if you're Australian, “mollydookers.” And while there's no comparable set of...

Many of us hated them in gym class. The push-up won't make anyone's list of the most enjoyable physical activities … unless you're a Marine Corps drill instructor. Recruits, no...

The virtual meeting ends and you stretch, shuffling over to the snack cabinet. You see fruit snacks, cookies and raisins. The kitchen counter has a bowl of fruit. But you?...

Certain kinds of nerve damage have long been considered irreversible. Now, a study from researchers at the University of Cambridge might point toward a way to repair the irreparable. As...

Put down the crossword puzzle and pick up the nasal spray. While those of us interested in preserving our rapier wits and steel-trap memories have doubtlessly dabbled in puzzles, conversation...

At first glance, directing lasers into your eyes does not seem appealing or particularly helpful. Yet LASIK eye surgeries have been successful — and even prolific — for a number...

French fries rarely get any good news. The crispy, salty snack earns the ire of cardiologists and nutritionists alike. Now, though the fry's greasy reputation has extended to the humble...

Drinking before driving is not recommended. Neither is using cannabis. Now, to the surprise of hopefully very few, research confirms what we already suspected: For drivers, using both is worse...

The brain does many things. It is the most complex machine known to us. Its billions of cells are the control center for thought, memory and body movement. It helps...

Most of us who reach adulthood would not mind shaving a few years from how our bodies feel. What if it were as easy as changing your diet for a...

It's a standard response to injury. Twist an ankle? Break out an ice pack, or for that matter, any frozen bag of vegetables from the fridge. Even the Greek physician...