health

Bill Maher called for fat shaming last week. His argument makes sense.

A group of at least 20 kids in Spain gets a rare illness with historical roots.

Although they may be healthier in many ways, more ethical, and better for the environment, restrictive diets don’t come without their challenges.

The move comes amid a surge of vaping-related hospitalizations.

This unsettling new understanding of vegetative patients raises medical ethics issues.

Despite acceptance by many insurance companies, a number of studies don’t confirm its effectiveness.

Exercise newbies in their seventies and eighties build muscle at the same rate as master athletes.

How many other disease-fighting compounds might we find in the ocean?

Can the duo make plant-based chicken taste “finger lickin’ good”?

An outbreak in the number of measles cases in the UK has resulted in the country losing its World Health Organization dedicated “measles-free” status. The culprits responsible for this decline: […]

E-cigarettes might possibly be safer than traditional cigarettes, but they come with their own risks.

Yet another study shows the potential efficacy of psychedelics in treating addiction.

How deep are America’s cultural fault lines? Depends on which data you crunch.

From computer hacking to biohacking, Dave Asprey has embarked on a quest to reverse the aging process.

You want one. Now you may be able to survive one.

Scientists continue to learn more about this class of plant chemicals that’s known to have extraordinary health benefits.

The startling discovery comes from researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey.

The synthetic chemicals — called PFAS — never break down naturally.

These tests report on more than just your risk for cilantro aversion and your ice-cream flavor preference.

Recognizing the consequences of your actions requires consideration of the long game.

How different types of green space affect mental health.

Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a record high — 1,172 cases so far.

Atop hundreds of bus stops, rest stops for bees.

It may be an uncomfortable thing to do, but creating a will can save your loved ones a lot of headaches after you’re gone.

Part Two of an interview with Dr. John Ratey.

The premier hospitals tend to have the most superbugs — they also have the best experts.

Light controls your body clock. Hack it to get better sleep.

Construction of the $500 billion dollar tech city-state of the future is moving ahead.

What you eat — and when — can make you superhuman.

It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.