Health

Large new global study fuels growing concern over trend of increases in several types

Scientists eye new treatment targets for popular weight-loss drugs, from heart failure to addiction

Caffeinated tea also found to slow cognitive decline in study

Unlike other AI models, BrainIAC needs limited data to ID key neurological health indicators

Palliative care physicians offer advice for end-of-life conversations between patients, loved ones

Study finds only fraction of those with mutated gene develop malady — a finding that could lead to better treatments (and could apply to other such illnesses)

Mapping the midlife effects of a lethal habit

Oncologist explains why rising survival rates only tell part of the story

Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder accounts for most of the increase, according to study

After latest study, Bruce Yankner’s inbox exploded: ‘I try to get back to everybody … I try to provide hope.’

New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study

Where do science and ancient wisdom align? Take our quiz to find out.

Harvard chemists, inspired by group-testing strategy, develop faster way to identify useful catalyst combinations

Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates

Study looks at why risky behavior surged in wake of 2011 tsunami, earthquake

Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care

Some families, activists say term is too broad, masks unique issues of most severe cases as surging rates, federal plans turn spotlight on disorder

Immunologist says it’s not too late to get vaccinated

Medical ethicist details need to balance thoughtful limits while avoiding unnecessary hurdles as industry groups issue guidelines

If you’re not failing all the time, you’re doing it wrong, says fitness expert

Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say

Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine

Experts see rise in gambling problems, possible wider cultural fallout

Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed

Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.

Take our quiz to score your lifestyle’s potential for preventing diseases like dementia

Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention

40 percent of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled, study finds

In podcast, experts discuss different types of toxic achievers and the case for embracing your ‘beautiful mess’

‘Wildly different reactions’ among participants, says researcher