Health

In 2022, a batch of chicken and duck embryos that died before hatching arrived at a veterinary lab in China for testing.

The drugs have massively increased in popularity as more people take them for weight loss

Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement, but new research shows it may also reduce chronic pain.

Scientists used CRISPR to make prostate cancer cells easier for the immune system to detect and destroy. The experimental treatment dramatically improved the effects of immunotherapy in mice and may offer hope for other hard-to-treat tumors.

When we began living in a multigenerational house, we set some ground rules. However, it's perhaps the unspoken rules that have helped the most.

No one enjoys having surgery. But if you have to go under the knife, a chat with your anesthesiologist can help put your mind at ease and ensure you get the...

For Moraga breast cancer patient Vicky Pan, the new robotic surgery offered a hopeful step — and an easier recovery — in her “really long journey.”

The pursuit of consistently good sleep can feel endless, but restlessness about what it takes doesn’t have to be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in three U.S. adults reported getting inadequate sleep every day, wh…

Ever wonder why you just can't seem to sleep in anymore? Experts reveal the real reason why this happens as we age.

For too long, women’s health was treated as an afterthought. We still haven’t caught up.

Preventive neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis focuses on strength training, zone 4 cardio, and lots of hydration to keep her brain sharp.

Age, alcohol use and even hair color can all play a role in how much anesthesia and pain control you need.

Compare coffee and green tea for weight loss and health benefits. See what the research actually shows before you pick your cup.

New longitudinal research shows childhood ADHD increases the likelihood of adult mental health challenges and lower educational attainment. Despite these elevated risks, researchers emphasize that many adults with childhood ADHD function comparably to their p…

Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering a promising new target for treatments des…

Julie and Scott Halpert were inspired to establish Garrett’s Space to help prevent suicide among young adults.

Sleeping with a fan on can offer some relief, but too much concentrated air can irritate allergies

Redheads are rare and the trait carries an increased risk of melanoma. Does that mean ginger locks might one day go extinct?

For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.

Health hacks for the week ahead, including the best ways to soothe itchy bug bites.

The rumors are (mostly) true.

A new review suggests melatonin may help ease chronic musculoskeletal pain and improve sleep. Doctors explain the findings, benefits, and risks.

A new perspective paper has renewed the protein debate: How much protein do we actually need? Experts argue that to boost longevity, we may need up to double the current minimums.

A decades-old diabetes drug just got a surprising twist. Scientists have discovered that metformin doesn’t just work in the liver and gut—it also acts directly in the brain, where it taps into a hidden control center for blood sugar. By switching off a protei…