Researchers in Guatemala discovered that the water sources people consider safest may harbor the greatest…
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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.
A major review reveals that mealtime companionship may play a surprisingly important role in the…
Time may be a key missing factor in dementia prevention, according to new research from…
A large cohort study found that swapping TV-watching for physical activity can meaningfully lower the…
EWG also notes that fruits and vegetables are still essential for a healthy diet. A…
A wireless implant helped patients with severe macular degeneration regain usable vision. The results point…
Emerging research suggests that weight loss in midlife may affect the brain differently than in…
Back pain affects millions, but much of what people believe about it is outdated or…
Scientists have discovered that the brain may have a built-in way to fight Alzheimer’s. By…
A new study found that including moderate amounts of lean beef in a Mediterranean-style diet…
Human clinical trials reveal that black cumin has anti-obesity and heart-protective effects. Nigella sativa (black…
Researchers found that neurons release an enzyme, VLK, that activates pain signaling from outside the…
A nursing professor dispels common myths, explains the risks, and highlights promising new treatments. Breast…
Scientists have found a special group of microglia (brain immune cells) that can help protect…
Each year, acetaminophen poisoning sends about 56,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms. A CU Anschutz…
In a surprising finding, the first randomized clinical trial revealed that drinking a cup of…
Researchers designed microscopic hydrogel spheres filled with blood-detecting bacteria to identify gastrointestinal bleeding non-invasively. After…
Maternal exposure to emulsifiers may reshape offspring microbiota and increase inflammation risk. A team of…