Disabling a clock protein shields the brain from Alzheimer’s effects—hinting at a new path for neuroprotection. Disrupting the connection between the body’s internal clock and the brain may slow the progression of neurodegeneration in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, according to new research

People who play certain wind instruments, like the didgeridoo, may find it easier to breathe while sleeping, according to emerging research.

Hardships in childhood could have lasting effects on the brain, new research shows, with adverse events such as family conflict and poverty potentially affecting cognitive function in kids for several years afterwards.

New research reveals that immune system activity may play a causal role in conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.

Evidence-Based Dentistry - Antimicrobial resistance genes in the oral microbiome

Worrying news if you are someone who consumes salt daily

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. One major contributor is the buildup...

Human echolocation repurposes parts of the brain’s visual cortex for sound, even in sighted people

Archaeologists say tobacco consumption leaves a metabolic record that can be studied for centuries

As Sepsis Awareness Month kicks off, medical experts share the symptoms, risks and prevention tips for the condition, which can occur as a complication of an infection.

Here's what we know.

These include options like green tea extract and turmeric.

Scientists have uncovered bizarre brain mutations that may be hiding in every single person walking on the Earth.

Are supplements healthy or are they harmful? Could they be both? Here's what to know before taking a dietary supplement from Louisiana doctors.

Scientists reversed anxiety in mice by manipulating a neural signaling pathway. The advance represents a potential new way to treat anxiety.

It "has an effect on every aspect of your life and most importantly your brain," neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchett said.

A study by New York and Rocky Mountain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs researchers showed blast exposure can cause intestinal permeability, a condition that can lead to gut bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing problems in other parts of the body. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, was the first to show a connection between blasts and intestinal permeability in a real-world operational setting.

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon -- a invisible odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer -- has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, a new study reveals.

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found a link between frequent anger and problems with blood vessels.

A new report found that pesticides “penetrate the peel layer” in fruits like apples

As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at a rate of approximately 10 percent per year in developed countries.

A new study reveals an unexpected and tragic link between a long-discontinued medical treatment and the emergence of Alzheimer's disease decades later.

The FDA is considering making food manufacturers put labels on the front of packages to improve American diets.

Valter Longo ate like an American when he moved from Italy to the US. Within 8 years, his health markers were looking rough. Tweaks to his diet made a difference.

Babies born to moms exposed to DCPA, or Dacthal, have been linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development and motor skills.

Infants are increasingly being given special baby formula that is more likely to fuel obesity, tooth decay and digestive problems, experts have warned. Nutritionists say nine in 10 babies in the UK given formulas designed for those allergic to cow’s milk do not actually have an allergy. They allege that parents are being misled by marketing claims ...

The World Health Organization is weighing discussions on whether to declare an international public health emergency as a deadlier strain of mpox spreads in Africa. Why it matters: Vaccines and public health surveillance could control the virus, which is killing about 3% of those infected with a new strain in Africa this year and spreading via sex, Science reports. Driving the news: WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote Sunday on...

With around one-thirds of Americans reportedly donning a tattoo, scientists have found a 'significant' problem with the lack of proper ink labelling that could affect millions

A new study is raising concern about a popular sugar substitute called xylitol. Researchers say xylitol, found in many foods, candies and even toothpaste, is associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.