Scientists reveal how seven days of fasting transforms the human body
Going without food for several days does far more than force the body to burn fat. Research published in Nature Metabolism revealed tha...
Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines
Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell, but in the brain, their role may be even more important than scientis...
The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
Exercise is widely known for building stronger muscles, but new research suggests it also reshapes the brain in ways that improve endur...
Scientists say just 30 minutes of exercise a week could transform your health
As summer approaches, many people try to get back into healthier exercise habits. Most of us already know physical activity is importan...
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory,...
The brain’s “feel good” chemical may be secretly fueling tinnitus
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus,...
Is cannabis safe after 65? Stanford experts reveal 5 risks older adults should know
As cannabis use grows among older Americans, Stanford Medicine experts are warning that today's marijuana products are far more powerfu...
Climate change and social health
World Health Organization. COP29 Special Report on Climate Change and Health: Health Is the Argument for Climate Action (Wor...
Early-career-researcher-led best practices for social science and behavioural genetics
Abdellaoui, A. et al. Nat. Hum. Behav. 9, 864–876 (2025).
The political polarization of health outcomes in the USA
Health dataTo explore the relationship between politics and health, we draw on the Add Health survey. Add Health...