New research suggests that fat tissue may be more adaptable than previously thought, undergoing significant cellular and molecular changes as body…

In noisy environments, keeping your eyes open—not closed—might be the secret to hearing better. Many people instinctively shut their eyes when…

Common “forever chemicals” could quietly undermine kids’ bone strength before they even reach adulthood. New research published today (March 17) in…

Eating more ultra-processed foods sharply raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death, with each serving adding to the danger.…

A new study investigates how telomeres adjust their length during the first cell divisions of life. Small plastic or metal tips…

A newly discovered mechanism that protects nerve cells could have important implications for understanding and treating mental illness. When laboratory mice…

A frog species known since 1838 may actually be several different species, according to a new genetic study of Southeast Asia’s…

After centuries of decline, tropical peatland fires have exploded in the past 100 years—driven largely by human activity and threatening massive…