Most men are unaware that a widely consumed part of the American diet has been…
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Health encompasses the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is shaped by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and societal factors, and is central to quality of life and human development. Scientific research in health spans disciplines such as medicine, public health, nutrition, psychology, and epidemiology, aiming to understand the mechanisms of disease, promote prevention, and improve care. Advances in health science continue to inform policies, treatments, and technologies that help individuals and communities lead longer, healthier lives.
Australian researchers have identified a promising new approach that could help stop one of the…
One sleepless night can blur the brain, but just 20 minutes of exercise or a…
Smokers who want to quit are most likely to succeed when they use nicotine e-cigarettes,…
A major trial found that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit some patients younger than 70 with…
Cluster headache causes extreme pain, but its origins remain unclear. New research links the disorder…
Depression in later life may be an early warning from the brain, appearing years before…
A hidden molecular defect in inflammatory bowel disease may help explain why flare-ups can return…
Blood pressure drugs can prevent heart attacks and strokes, but their protection may fade when…
Many things change in space, including how the intestines function. Constipation is a known side…
A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improved heart function by up to…
Women with the most antioxidant-rich diets had a strikingly lower prevalence of cervical cancer in…
A hidden hormone disorder may be driving millions of cases of high blood pressure, and…
A microbial metabolite called 3,4 dihydroxybenzoic acid, derived from dietary fiber, improved antitumor immunity in…
When it comes to reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, how often students exercise…
Cancer’s spread to distant organs can now be studied using lab-grown bone, lung, and blood…
Salk Institute scientists found that immune cells in the central nervous system identify and kill…
Newly identified CHL1 fibroblasts may help lung cancers escape immune attack by recruiting regulatory T…