Studies suggest that, even when we go to bed alone, the company we keep by day may determine how well we sleep at night.
There are two common medications that prevent preterm birth – and poor black women often can't access either one.
Athletic ability is often linked to size – of muscles and bones. New studies are suggesting, however, that the relative…
The notion that obesity mostly afflicts the poor is a misconception.
The negative effects of job loss have been well-documented and fairly well-understood. But why would studies also suggest…
As Houston continues to rescue residents whose homes were ruined, it also begins to deal with issues related to contaminated…
On August 10, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency. But we need to do a lot more to prevent…
Our senses of taste and smell are linked to one another in ways that experts are continuing to explore. See if you can answer…
Opposition to vaccines still prevents many children from getting needed preventative care. Understanding who is opposed,…
A recent study suggests that shunning parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their kids isn't the best strategy. A better…
Noise is common, but we don't fully know what that means for our hearing. A recent study suggests how overstimulation…
Evidence suggests that some chemicals can affect our bodies – even in very low doses. How can we better identify and act…
FDA Director Scott Gottlieb has proposed discussions about drastically cutting nicotine levels in cigarettes. This could…
Study uses satellite data to add to growing evidence that nighttime light exposure raises risk of breast cancer, with the…
With Obamacare in peril and no health care plan in sight, it's logical to ask whether states could design their own…
Perhaps no one entertainer from the 20th century influenced pop culture as much as Elvis. And yet, by his own admission,…
Slaves were involved in medical experimentation in the 1700s – both as sources of knowledge and as nonconsenting participants.
The violence in Charlottesville affects all children, but racially motivated attacks make children of color feel particularly…
About one in 10 Americans say they sometimes smoke, often in social settings. Many think it's not so bad for them. A…
From '13 Reasons Why' to real-life events, there's been increased scrutiny on the link between bullying and…