Research & Discoveries

While vitamin C is best known for immune support and antioxidant defense, it plays several underappreciated roles in the brain.

Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.

What parents can do to reduce severity without avoiding necessary immune exposure.

The same caffeine that helps people stay focused during the day also makes it harder for them to fully rest at night.

The secret to a younger brain might be a second—or third, or fourth—language.

Kratom is easy to obtain without a prescription and is often marketed as a natural remedy, leading more people to try it.

A study comparing plant-based products with their animal-based counterparts, found more non-food industrial additives in the alternative products.

Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.

A systematic review has found that short bursts of exercise can reduce cravings for up to 30 minutes and improve quit rates.

Researchers say the way food is made may matter as much as what's in it.

Cardiologists say more research is needed before recommending it for heart disease prevention.

The brain seems to adapt during pregnancy to help mothers navigate early parenthood challenges.

Meal timing may be more important than overall calorie reduction for reducing visceral fat in people with Crohn’s disease.

For the first time, researchers identified the precise biological mechanism behind the damage.

Bepirovirsen may eliminate the need for lifelong treatment.

A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.

Dermatologists have been waiting for bemotrizinol for years. Here’s what makes it different from existing UV filters and what you should know about it.

A recent study found that CGRP inhibitor drugs were associated with a lower risk of developing glaucoma.

The journey of an antibiotic does not end when a patient swallows a pill.

The trans fats in your butter are nothing like the kind in processed foods.

A review of 108 brain-imaging studies demonstrated how nature exposure reduces stress and restores attention.

Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer is now causing a rising number of deaths among people under 45.

Two new studies suggest that plant compounds and probiotics may reduce heart rate, inflammation, and gut damage during hot-weather exercise.

A 23-year study found lasting reductions in colorectal cancer risk and deaths after one flexible sigmoidoscopy, especially in men.

Chronic kidney disease is not detected until 90 percent of kidney function is lost, according to Kidney Health Australia.

As muscle strength, balance, and control decline, daily tasks such as standing up become harder, increasing the risk of falls, injury, and loss of independence.

Two people can have the same cholesterol level but very different heart disease risk. A simple test may explain why.