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...
Remote delivery of STEM and entrepreneurship role models at scale changes college major choice in Ecuador
Wilson, W. J. The Truly Disadvantaged (Univ. Chicago Press, 1987).Jensen, R. The (perceived) returns to education and the de...
New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
Researchers at UC Davis have developed a light driven technique that converts amino acids, the molecules that make up proteins, into co...
Your “um” and pauses could reveal early dementia risk
The way people speak during ordinary conversations could offer valuable insight into brain health, according to new research from Baycr...