A study linking frequent television viewing in midlife with smaller brain volumes decades later found something more complicated than the familiar warning about spending too much time on the couch. Among 1,712…
Scientists Uncover a “Pain Switch” That Could Help Ease Arthritis Pain
For years, scientists thought they understood the job of a protein called TRPM2. It sits on the endings of sensory nerves and detects mild, non-painful warmth. That seemed to settle the question…
Scientists Find A Molecular Clue That Could Explain Why Weight Comes Back
Anyone who has lost a lot of weight knows the cruel part can come later. The scale drops, clothes fit again, and the hard work seems to have paid off. Then the…
The Science Behind a Simple Headache Trick People Swear By
A viral trend promoting the placement of hair claw clips on eyebrows has captivated millions seeking fast headache relief without prescription drugs. If you have spent any time scrolling social media lately,…
A 2026 Review Found 4 in 5 Sunscreens Fell Short of EWG’s Safety and Protection Criteria
A major sunscreen review has put a striking number on products Americans use for sun protection: the Environmental Working Group found that only about one in five sunscreens it evaluated met its…
More REM Sleep May Bring Major Health Benefits, New Study Finds
Getting more dream-filled rest could be one of the best preventative medicines you never knew you needed. If you often wake up right in the middle of a vivid dream, don’t hit…
A New Study Suggests The Aging Brain May Be “Changing Jobs,” Not Just Losing Ability
The aging brain has a reputation problem. We tend to measure it by what becomes harder: how quickly it learns, how precisely it remembers, and how fast it responds. But a new…
Doctors Are Urging Parents to Watch for This Eating Disorder That Can Affect Teenage Boys
Pediatricians are warning families about muscle dysmorphia, a dangerous eating and body disorder quietly surging among adolescent boys. When you hear the words “eating disorder,” what pops into your head? For most…
Your “Healthy” Diet May Have One Hidden Problem You Haven’t Noticed Yet
You can count every single calorie and load your plate with fresh greens, but eating at the wrong time might be quietly sabotaging your hard work. You hit the gym, drink plenty…
Your Brain May Show More Empathy for Attractive People, Even When You Know They Did Something Wrong, Study Finds
A new EEG study suggests that even when people are told someone has committed a crime, appearance can still influence how much compassion they feel. We like to think we judge people…