Even if you think you learned everything that you needed to know way back in biology class, everyone has knowledge gaps. And often you’re not even aware that they exist. There are tons of things we ...

That thermometer reading you barely glance at during a doctor’s visit? It might be hiding critical information about your health that goes far beyond checking for a fever. While we’ve long treated ...

Your daily rhythm may matter more for brain health than previously thought. Older adults with weaker, more disrupted activity patterns were far more likely to develop dementia than those with steady ...

An increased disconnect from your body can make it easier to harm yourself, whether by disordered eating or suicide. Maskot/Maskot via Getty Images Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental ...

Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are tied to an increased risk of dementia, researchers reported Dec. 29 in the journal Neurology. In fact, people with weak circadian rhythms have ...

New research suggests that the strength and timing of the body’s internal clock may be closely tied to dementia risk.

Warmth and cold shape body awareness, emotions, and mental health in ways science is only starting to understand.

A study reveals that weaker circadian rhythms may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia in older adults.

Rosie is a freelance writer living in London. She has covered everything from ancient Egyptian temples to exciting medical breakthroughs, but she particularly enjoys writing about wildlife, ...

Nearly 60 million Americans are under heat-related warnings, watches and advisories this week as a "heat dome" strengthens over the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and eventually moves toward the eastern ...

April Smith receives funding from the Department of Defense and the National Institute of Health. Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating ...