Children exposed to Zika virus in the womb might suffer long-term damage to their immune system, a new study warns. Zika virus is known to…
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Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices.…
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It’s long been known that popping the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a risky sexual encounter can greatly reduce a person’s risk for a…
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Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, even more women have struggled to find reproductive care, a new report warns.…
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Kids whose families frequently move have a significantly higher risk of depression later in life, a new study warns. Children who move once between the…
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Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another…
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Bicycling to work can vastly improve your health and reduce your risk of death, a new study shows. People who bike commute have a 47%…
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Exercise near bedtime won’t necessarily wreck a person’s sleep, a new study says. Intense exercise is typically discouraged as bedtime approaches, since such activity can…
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As millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say…
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An experimental blood test could help detect pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can harm both mother…
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The stress of living in a poor neighborhood might contribute to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in Black men, a new study warns. Black…
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Women who’ve undergone stem cell treatments for blood cancers, or for illnesses such as sickle cell disease, can successfully bring a pregnancy to term, new…
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