Researchers found that potential breast cancer-related chemical exposures may come from far more sources than…
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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.
In a small study, a drug increased calorie burning without clearly switching on brown fat,…
The fluid surrounding the brain may hold another clue to Alzheimer’s, with elevated levels of…
Consistently high and irregular levels of the stress hormone cortisol are linked to faster cognitive…
Some of coffee’s most unusual effects have little to do with caffeine. Its other bioactive…
Some brains appear to age faster than their owners, and clues to that difference may…
An experimental drug reversed paralysis and vision loss in mice with a multiple sclerosis-like disease…
A protein involved in sensing warmth could offer a way to relieve arthritis pain without…
Differences in brain activity are linked to difficulties using and adapting math problem-solving strategies in…
A pilot study suggests that oil from underused Hinoki roots could be used in scented…
Obesity may leave behind a cellular memory that pushes the body to regain lost weight.…
Among several diets tested in a clinical trial, a ketogenic diet produced the greatest improvements…
Healthy habits may reduce some of the health burden associated with social isolation, but loneliness…
Atherosclerosis may begin shockingly early, with artery scans revealing hidden plaque in about one in…
The discovery could lead to more targeted treatments that reduce inflammation linked to high blood…
Routine chest CT scans may contain clues about more than bone health. A scan taken…
New research suggests creatine may help adults ages 45 to 65 gain lean tissue and…
An analysis of more than 1,000 gene activity profiles from mouse brains reveals shared molecular…