Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

One minute, an actor is everywhere — dominating the box office, making magazine covers, popping up on late-night shows — and the next, they’re gone.Whether it’s someone like Ke Huy Quan, who struggled ...

Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami - New research shows structure is one ...

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Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research. A new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study, ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

Here's where Delaware stands among neighboring states in what it takes to be considered middle class.

Microsoft's Copilot Health brings together your health records, wearables, and lab results in one place, turning confusing data into personalized, actionable insights.

New research reveals that holding a grudge requires a specific emotional mix of hurt feelings and anger. Together, these ...

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across ...

The UK government has introduced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate after months of consultation and controversy surrounding the process. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Communities ...