Health

Exercise newbies in their seventies and eighties build muscle at the same rate as master athletes.

Experts are saying it’s a “huge step forward for synthetic biology.”

New software makes lab work go much faster—and hastens the search for cures.

What’s next for the nation’s opioid cases?

How many other disease-fighting compounds might we find in the ocean?

Can the duo make plant-based chicken taste “finger lickin’ good”?

An outbreak in the number of measles cases in the UK has resulted in the country losing its World Health Organization dedicated “measles-free” status. The culprits responsible for this decline: […]

Emojis might contain more emotional information than meets the eye.

Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, called for a mass psychedelic act of civil disobedience in protest of drug criminalization.

How do we combat the roots of these hateful forces?

E-cigarettes might possibly be safer than traditional cigarettes, but they come with their own risks.

From computer hacking to biohacking, Dave Asprey has embarked on a quest to reverse the aging process.

You want one. Now you may be able to survive one.

A team of Japanese researchers comes across a remarkably simple trick.

A recent clinical trial shows that two new drugs are far more effective than current treatments.

A new study highlights the effects of a “digital detox” while traveling.

Scientists continue to learn more about this class of plant chemicals that’s known to have extraordinary health benefits.

The question is no longer “can we” but “should we” edit human embryos.

A steady timing reference is required by one of the leading theories of neuronal communication.

These tests report on more than just your risk for cilantro aversion and your ice-cream flavor preference.

Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.

Can nicotine keep Alzheimer’s at bay? Dave Asprey explains how natural drugs can create super humans.

Do scientists know enough about gene editing to move forward with human trials?

How different types of green space affect mental health.

Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a record high — 1,172 cases so far.

Part Two of an interview with Dr. John Ratey.

The premier hospitals tend to have the most superbugs — they also have the best experts.

Light controls your body clock. Hack it to get better sleep.

They’re made from stretchy, electroactive polymer films.

Everyone in the United States will soon have a chance to try plant-based burgers.