A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism. According to the authors, certain genes associated with autism are ...

People with poor sleep have brain ages that are an average of 1 year older than their chronological age, a new study has found.

People who have 7–8 drinks a day, specifically a combination of plain water, tea, and coffee, may live longer lives, according to recent research.

Three medical experts explain what best to eat and drink before and after a flu shot, to mitigate the risk of feeling faint, and of common side effects.

A one-time gene therapy called AMT-130 helped slow the progression of Huntington's disease by 75%, paving the way for the first-ever possible treatment.

More than 99% of people who experienced a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke had at least one of four major cardiovascular risk factors above healthy levels, a new study reports.

Thanks to its special compounds, coffee can support liver health in at least five different and significant ways, a new ...

A new study has found that four types of foods can boost happiness and positive psychological well-being in middle-aged and ...

A green Mediterranean diet, which is a variation of the Med diet that includes green tea and the Asian aquatic plant Mankai, may help slow brain aging, a new study suggests.

It may be possible for older adults to regain their optimal well-being by making healthy lifestyle choices, even at age 60 and older, a new study shows.

A new study in mice demonstrates how a high-fat diet may quickly impact the brain, hindering memory formation processes.

Participants who took 500 mg of daily cocoa supplements for two years saw a decrease in an inflammatory marker linked to an ...