Scientists in South Australia discovered a powerful synthetic opioid—stronger than fentanyl—lurking in street drugs. Often…
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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.
Digital traces from smartphones may help flag early mental health risks. Shared behavior patterns could…
A UCSF study reveals that aging may actually ease lupus symptoms. Immune overactivity in mid-life…
A UCL-led study found that people eating minimally processed foods lost nearly twice the weight…
Heavy drinking, not cannabis, was tied to a sharp increase in unintended pregnancies—even among women…
Moderate exercise may slow brain aging, protecting cognition and brain structure, while too little or…
Breathing polluted air might be doing more than harming your lungs—it could be quietly damaging…
A major international study has revealed a troubling surge in gut-brain disorders like IBS and…
Even without contracting COVID-19, many people may have experienced accelerated brain aging just from living…
Scientists at Columbia Engineering have developed a bioactive, injectable healing gel derived from yogurt. By…
Feeling lonely can do more than dampen your mood—it may speed up how quickly your…
Oceans are associated with benefits not observed near inland waterways. Living near the ocean may…
What if we could foresee obesity decades before it happens—and actually prevent it? Scientists have…
A study highlights the health benefits of walking among an underrepresented group of low-income and…
Consumers may be more open to plant-based eggs when they’re introduced as familiar ingredients rather…
A new study challenges the widely held belief that eating sweet foods increases your craving…
A new peer-reviewed article argues that grapes deserve a place among today’s top superfoods. A…
Men and individuals who are overweight may be particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of…