HEALTH
Neuroscientists Discover That Spinal Cords Can Make Their Own Memories
The discovery opens up new avenues for treating patients in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Cat and Dog Flea Treatments Are Polluting Rivers
Large quantities of anti-flea treatments end up being washed away down the drain and ending up in rivers, where they can harm wildlife.
Racism May Increase Alzheimer's Risk
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.
Teen Psychosis Risk May Be Linked to Computer and Video Game Use
Using more video games and computers during teen years may increase the likelihood of having a psychotic experience by age 23.
Alzheimer's Breakthrough as 'Protective' Gene May Open Up New Treatments
The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.
Simple Diet Swap Could Save 750,000 Lives a Year
This affordable food swap could reduce deaths from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer by as much as 2 percent by 2050.
Psychologists Reveal Simple Trick To 'Eliminate' Anger
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan suggest it may help people in stressful workplace settings.
How Your Personality Type May Put You at Risk of Depression
The traits of neuroticism and introversion were the strongest predictors of depression, new research has found.
Solar Retinopathy: This Is Why Your Eyes Hurt After Looking at Eclipse
Google queries looking for answers to why "my eyes hurt" shot up after the total eclipse passed through the U.S. Monday.
How Marijuana Legalization Changed Use in States
Discrepancies in legalization across the country may pose a risk to public health, researchers have warned.
Scientists Reveal How Much Each Pregnancy Ages You
"Our findings highlight the potential long-term impacts of pregnancy on women's health," the researchers said.
How Virtual Reality Might Ease Cancer Pain
Participants in the trial even experienced benefits a day after the 10-minute virtual reality session.
Stool Transplant Could Help Treat Parkinson's Disease
The research team described the results as "really encouraging."
Your Unsupportive Partner Is Having an Impact on Your Body
Research shows couples feel more understood, validated and cared for when partners show positive support skills, and this is reflected in stress hormone levels.
I'm a Doctor on Ozempic—It's Effective Under One Condition
We ought to focus on the bigger picture—obesity is a widespread and deadly chronic disease.
Shock as Woman Discovers Cause of Sickness Was in Her Room the Whole Time
Friends Nicole and Delaney were excited to live together after college, but they both fell mysteriously ill shortly after moving in.
Doctor Reveals When To Worry About Headaches After Exercise
Exertion headaches can be indicative of more serious underlying issues, a health professional has warned.
'Chronoworking' Expert Reveals How to Find Your Most Productive Time of Day
Working against your natural body clock can hinder your productivity, but there are ways to optimize it within your 9-to-5.
Monkey Bite Gives Man Rare Virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
How to Boost Your Immune System in 15 Minutes
This simple activity results in an increase of the body's own "search and destroy" agents.
Study Reveals How Obesity Could Accelerate Aging in the Brain
The findings also hint at a potential treatment to reverse cognitive decline in those with obesity.
Medicare Update Issued as Seniors Warned About Advantage Benefits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set new rules to ensure unbiased Medicare plan choices and expand behavioral health access.