A bacterium preserved for millennia in cave ice has revealed unexpected resistance to modern antibiotics.…
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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.
Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise heart attack and stroke risk by nearly 50%. Ultra-processed…
A new study suggests that skimping on sleep could nearly double your chances of getting…
Using a lower dose of melanoma immunotherapy may extend survival while reducing dangerous side effects.…
A sweeping review of clinical evidence casts doubt on one of the most commonly prescribed…
A new light-based imaging approach has produced an unprecedented chemical map of the Alzheimer’s brain.…
Scientists have identified a hidden barrier that prevents immunotherapy from working against a rare liver…
Once an occasional treat, bubble tea may carry underestimated risks when consumed frequently. Bubble tea…
Red blood cells may hold the secret to fighting diabetes—by soaking up sugar when oxygen…
A new blood test could predict when Alzheimer’s will strike — years before symptoms begin.…
Researchers have engineered an inhalable nanoparticle system that keeps a critical TB drug in the…
A sweeping international study of more than 3,100 long COVID patients has uncovered a striking…
Researchers have uncovered a new way to attack lymphoma by targeting a non-catalytic region of…
Ultramarathons might push red blood cells past their limits—accelerating their aging in the process. Running…
Babies in the womb were exposed to far more “forever chemicals” than scientists ever realized—and…
A new study links lifelong “cognitive enrichment” to delayed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Taking…
Researchers at Scripps Research have redesigned fentanyl at the molecular level, challenging decades-old assumptions about…
An artificial lung system sustained a patient for 48 hours without lungs, enabling a life-saving…