Emerging research suggests that weight loss in midlife may affect the brain differently than in young adulthood. Obesity ...

A wireless implant helped patients with severe macular degeneration regain usable vision. The results point toward a new ...

Scientists have discovered that the brain may have a built-in way to fight Alzheimer’s.

Back pain affects millions, but much of what people believe about it is outdated or oversimplified. Back pain is one of the ...

Extensive fungal decay persists on the USS Cairo, and further research is needed to understand these organisms. Better conservation strategies will depend on deeper biological insights. University of ...

A new study suggests that many modern health challenges may stem from a deep evolutionary mismatch between our ancient biology and today’s industrialized environments.

A new study shows that even slight increases in muscle temperature can significantly enhance speed and power, especially when warm-up movements resemble the activity ahead.

Macrophages can forge synaptic-like links with muscle fibers, sending rapid calcium signals that accelerate regeneration. The finding reveals a fast, unexpected repair pathway with major therapeutic ...

A new study found that including moderate amounts of lean beef in a Mediterranean-style diet did not raise a key marker of heart disease risk. Eating moderate portions of lean beef within a ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

Hubble’s striking view of NGC 4571 reveals a glittering spiral galaxy alive with newborn stars and glowing pink nebulae.

Loggerhead hatchlings travel thousands of miles guided by an astonishing built-in navigation system that uses the Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists trained young turtles to “dance” in response to ...