Scientists have had limited understanding of how temperature affects malaria's spread. New research changes that.
New research could help small and larger farms understand more about the spread of Salmonella in their respective systems.
"Sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters, a new study shows.
"Magic mushrooms" may offer a safe alternative to traditional medications that treat anxiety and depression.
An expert discusses the basics of insulin resistance, how the condition affects your health, and the steps you can take to reverse it.
Both time-restricted eating and regularly planned meals led to similar weight loss results, suggesting that total calories may be more important than meal timing
Researchers have developed a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer without harming healthy cells.
Community pharmacists may play a crucial role in helping people without access to tobacco cessation programs quit smoking.
Sinking land may affect nearly 270 million urban residents in China. Researchers say the problem is global, too.
Human-induced environmental changes around Antarctica are contributing to sea level rise in the North Atlantic, researchers find.
The EPA has imposed its first regulations limiting chemicals called PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. An expert fills you in.
Struggling with a picky eater? Experts have tips to help make sure your kids are getting the healthy food they need.
Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.
A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.
A new study shows differences in the structure of the internet between democracies and autocratic countries.
"Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society."
"Excited delirium" perpetuates racial stereotypes and justifies police brutality. A new study bolsters efforts to discredit it.
Cases of measles, a highly contagious and deadly disease, are surging in parts of the US. Experts fill you in on what you need to know.
For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.
Stress during adolescence may increase risk of postpartum depression in adulthood, a new study with mice finds.
When pediatricians simply talk to parents about preventing childhood injuries, it can help families keep kids safer, a new study shows.
Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.
An "electronic tongue" successfully identified signs of white wine going bad weeks before human experts did.
Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.
In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.
A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.
For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time. Here's what you should know.
Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.
Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.
Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.