Efforts to reduce plastic waste by banning free grocery bags may have unintended consequences, according to a new study.

A cosmic drama is unfolding at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is watching the story ...

Can light cast a shadow? It sounds like a tricky riddle, but researchers have shown that, under special conditions, a laser ...

Bread is a staple food for many people, but if you have diabetes, choosing the right type of bread is important. Bread can ...

A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in magical rituals about 2,000 ...

Getting enough sleep is important, but new research shows that sticking to a regular sleep schedule may be even more crucial ...

Cholesterol is often talked about in terms of heart health, but did you know it also plays a critical role in brain health?

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and while some factors like genetics or age are beyond our control, ...

Visiting a national park is good for our health and well-being. But the benefits are not shared equally across the community. Often the people who need it most are least able to access a high-quality ...

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly ...

Heart attacks have remained the leading cause of death in the United States for over a century. Most treatments focus on ...

Doctors are seeing a troubling rise in colorectal cancer cases among young adults under 50. Once considered a disease ...