Sleep scientists reveal how often to exercise to reduce insomnia risk
Persistence over the study period saw participants who were 42 percent less likely to find it difficult to fall asleep at night.
Scientists reveal diet plan that may lower Alzheimer's risk by 27%
A change of diet could help protect millions of Americans from inflammatory neurodegeneration, scientists suggest.
Dementia risk may fall as younger generations have larger brains
Over a 40 year period, brain surface area increased by nearly 15 percent on average.
Reused deep-frying oil may cause neurodegeneration
The common restaurant practice has been shown to alter the production of essential brain chemicals in mice.
Scientists reveal why women are more easily addicted to cigarettes
The discovery could help develop new strategies to help women quit smoking while determining who might be most susceptible to addiction.
Paleontologist finds rare fossil of spider in disguise
The discovery provides insight into the evolution of this unusual behavior in present-day spiders.
Scientists reveal common household chemicals that are brain health risk
Children are particularly vulnerable to these chemicals, the researchers warned.
Our cells' batteries face "significant threat" from microplastics
Disruption caused by these plastic particles could increase our risk of everything from Alzheimer's disease to strokes.
Junk protein discovery "opens a new door" in anti-aging research
The findings pave the way to potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and even aging itself.
Scientists reveal how your period and PMS affects sleep
The research offers real solutions to the fatigue and emotional distress many women experience in the days before their period.
US death rates have 'worsened significantly' for midlife adults
The is a stark disadvantage for U.S. women between the ages of 25 and 44, scientists say.
Stanford neuroscientists may have found "unnoticed" driver of autism
The research provides a potential pathway to improving social abilities in some children with autism spectrum disorder.
COVID lab leak theory resurfaces after controversial new study
The study says the evidence points towards a more likely unnatural origin for SARS-CoV-2, but not everyone is convinced.
Map shows the most and least stressed US states
More than a quarter of American adults are "too stressed to function," but some states are much worse than others.
Scientists reveal new cost of getting up on the wrong side of bed
Neuroscientists have revealed new insights into the role of sleep on the brain.
Living with long Covid: "You feel like you have been poisoned"
"I became unrecognizable to those around me," Bella MacDonald, 20, told Newsweek.
Neuroscience study reveals why we get distracted
The findings challenge preconceived notions about attention and brain complexity.
What scientists are saying about the viral fast mimicking diet
The fast-mimicking diet has been shown to melt fat and reverse biological aging. But what is the scientific consensus on FMD?
Scientists reveal dementia link to symptom affecting 7M Americans
The condition was associated with a threefold increase in dementia risk.
Refined carbs make us less attractive within hours, study says
Women tended to find men more attractive after a high-glycemic afternoon snack.
Psychologists reveal personality trait that leads to power
These findings reveal public perception of what makes a good leader and how to garner respect from a workforce.
Young people actually look older from stress, study finds
Scientists warn that chronic stress levels among young adults could have serious public health implications in the future.
10,000 steps can "offset" death risk
Individuals who reached this target saw a 39 percent reduced risk of all-cause mortality.
Sleeping under six hours linked to diabetes
The association was seen even among participants with a healthy diet.
Brains of older adults boosted in just 12 weeks by daily fiber supplement
Participants taking fiber supplements showed improved results on a cognition test used to assess for early Alzheimer's disease.
Simple, low-cost treatment staves off tooth decay in kids
The treatment promises to reduce the most common chronic disease among U.S. children by 80 percent.
Cells shed by fetuses have been grown into mini-organs
The organs will provide insights into pregnancy's final stages and potential treatments for developmental disorders.
Screen time may be "interfering" with kids' speech development
For every extra minute of screen time, the children showed significant reductions in conversation and language development.
What scientists say about the keto diet
The popular diet consistently delivers on short-term weight loss goals, but is it worth it? And is it safe?
Fasting's unknown health benefits revealed in new study
Researchers were able to track how calorie restriction was affecting the major organs of participants in the study by tracing markers in their blood.