New research found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine currently used in the…
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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 newly identified loss of cellular identity may enable colorectal cancer cells to enter a…
Large-scale evidence suggests cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines may directly raise stroke risk, including in younger…
A large study of more than 23,000 adults suggests that certain sleep habits may be…
Foreign veterans fighting in Ukraine face intense combat, serious mental health challenges, and limited access…
Early childhood diets higher in ultra-processed foods were associated with more behavioral and emotional challenges…
Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills showed significant gains in memory, physical performance, and…
A new study overturns long-held assumptions about the cause of the rare inflammatory disorder MKD,…
Collagen supplements may help with some skin, joint, and muscle outcomes, but current evidence is…
Researchers found that an Alzheimer’s-related biomarker may influence how hormone therapy affects dementia risk. Hormone…
Measles vaccine-induced T cells were able to recognize the deadly Nipah virus, raising the possibility…
New research highlights the far-reaching health effects of movement, showing that even modest physical activity…
Scientists discovered and filmed macrophages actively destroying live melanoma cells, a finding that could improve…
Scientists have uncovered a shared target used by multiple diarrhea-causing bacteria to invade the gut.…
Vitamin B12 is needed in only trace amounts, yet its absence can have far-reaching effects.…
A new study suggests that altering the gut microbiome with probiotics may provide additional benefits…
Scientists identified an autoimmune mechanism linked to a major IBD risk gene, opening the door…
Swimming matched running for fitness gains but delivered greater heart growth and more favorable molecular…