Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.

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Drop into any pharmacy in America and you will find jars of melatonin promising to relieve you of dreaded jet lag. There are tablets, pink gummies, potent-looking capsules—whatever appeals. But all ...

The metaphorical clock measures how close humanity is to self-destruction, because of nuclear disaster, climate change, AI ...

The nervous system is a marvel of biological engineering, composed of intricate networks that control every aspect of an ...

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) published a list of ...

No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for colorectal cancers, is unpleasant and costly and can lead to medical complications. But screening for the cancer is ...

Trump administration officials are reconsidering whether greenhouse gases should be considered harmful to human health, ...

The thought experiment: An autonomous ambulance approaches two groups – one with five elderly individuals, the other a single ...

Sediment samples from the Ross Sea coastline are revealing insights into how animals like elephant seals and Adélie penguins ...

Human embryos briefly exhibit traits like tails and gill-like structures, revealing our evolutionary history and deep ...

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dr. Marty Makary passed a key committee vote on Thursday morning.