Research & Discoveries

Why are more young adults having strokes?

Research ties heavier drinking to more visceral fat, even after accounting for total body fat.

The findings could eventually take some of the guesswork out of choosing psychiatric medications.

Doctors and researchers weigh in on whether over-the-counter back braces relieve pain.

Children younger than 7 showed the strongest inverse relationship between prenatal fluoride exposure and fluid cognition.

A nutritionist explains what the findings mean for your meat choices.

On a high-saturated-fat diet, triglycerides fell, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol rose, but low-density lipoprotein cholesterol also increased.

Have you ever wondered why you’re a five-star buffet for mosquitoes while your friend goes untouched? A new study on three dangerous mosquito species finds each one is drawn to ...

A study on biological age and early-onset cancer highlights how two people can turn 40 on the same day yet have markedly different biological ages.

In Huntington's disease, where treatment options are scarce, even a small, low-risk intervention is worth chasing down.

Researchers are studying how many women had their lives saved by mammograms and how many experienced unnecessary treatment.

The findings highlight the importance of personalized testosterone treatment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

The findings raise new questions about prenatal acetaminophen exposure, but researchers say the drug can still be used when medically needed.

Experts explain what asthma inhaler overuse is and how to manage it.

A registry study of 45,569 children links very low-carb diets to better blood sugar and lower insulin doses.

Focusing on key lifestyle habits in your 20s—such as diet, exercise, and sleep—set the foundation for a healthier future.

Researchers say some packaged foods may contain cheaper oils, raising questions about how consumers can verify what they’re paying for.

Nothing replaces a good night's sleep, but for those times when a sleepless night is unavoidable, certain techniques can get us through.

GLP-1 users reported nail detachment at four times the rate of non-users.

A laboratory study examined how common sweeteners directly affect 25 strains of gut bacteria.

Researchers expected cannabis to take the edge off. Instead, they found that regular users felt less stressed whether they got THC or a placebo.

A Stanford-developed blood test measures the biological age of 11 organs.

Harmful online experiences and platform features may matter more for young people's mental health than how long they spend online.

A preliminary study of 19 adults found depression symptoms improved after a month on a diet low in ultra-processed foods.

The technology uses artificial intelligence to analyze brain scans and recreate what a person is seeing with startling accuracy.

Research has found that shorter antibiotic courses work well for many infections and could reduce side effects and drug resistance.

Researchers suspect fermentation may matter, possibly through probiotics and other compounds that have an effect on inflammation.