Health

What you eat — and when — can make you superhuman.

It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.

The loss of the Y chromosome could drive the formation of entirely new species.

Cancer’s sweet tooth. Turning cancer cells into fat. Unveiling genetic secrets. Scientists are learning about cancer every day.

Autism is a widely misunderstood condition surrounded by falsehoods, half-truths, and cultural assumptions.

Professor George Church creates a gene “wishlist” that can lead to superhuman abilities.

Here’s why you might eat greenhouse gases in the future.

The study — which involved more than 2 million children — is the largest of its kind.

This new research could help individuals recover from one of the most dreaded types of injury.

The reason one diet does not suit all may be found in our guts.

The Harvard Medical School’s clinical professor of psychiatry wrote the book on the topic.

Should doctors allow their expertise to trump patient’s personal goals — or should they yield to it?

LSD may help us change our lives by spurring perspective shifts.

Meet Deinococcus radioduranst, the world’s toughest bacteria.

A new study found a positive association between sugary drinks and cancer.

In Natural Causes, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich questions our obsession with wellness.

A unique 3D model allows researchers to explore embryonic development.

A new study highlights the secondhand effects of drinking, arguing that higher taxation could curb problems.

The “dangerous people” framework is a myth.

A new study has bad news for those who binge watch TV.

What foods are women reaching for? Carbs and fats and sweets.

A robotic teddy bear could improve physical and emotional outcomes in pediatric patients.

A recent report compared the youth marijuana usage rates across the U.S. states, revealing some surprising differences.

A new study found that smoking cannabis at a young age is associated with reduced brain volume in a region responsible for processing emotions on people’s faces.

Do prayers and well-wishes really help people heal?

Our favorite over-the-counter medication has its limits.

The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.

We’re going to have to reckon with our workweek sooner than later.

Here’s how we stop a health crisis before it wreaks havoc on us.

Americans’ acceptance and desire of “dad bod” is increasing every year.