Incorporating these books into a literary diet—whether or not a person has children—can help anyone to see and hear with fresh eyes and ears, to find or rediscover wonder in the large (mountain ranges ...

A new study shows that reducing a key stress signal in fruit flies can help them live longer, while increasing it shortens ...

Humans tend to be captured by things around them that they perceive as pleasurable and aesthetically pleasing. This "sense of ...

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, or as part of a lawn. Suddenly, you are ...

This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views on health information and how they view their own health. Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers ...

A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults. Researchers found that certain lung cells can trigger an exaggerated immune ...

Scientists investigating rising cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults uncovered a surprising difference in the physical properties of colon tissue. Credit: Shutterstock Younger colorectal ...

A 17-year-old whose science experiment led to a massive probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and hazardous materials response in his Irvine neighborhood broke his silence Tuesday, saying ...

Chronic inflammation may be quietly reshaping the colon and making it more vulnerable to early-onset colorectal cancer. Scientists found that colon tissue in younger patients was stiffer, even in ...

Marketed as “liquid gold” for gut and immune health, colostrum plays a critical role in infancy—but research suggests adults may see far fewer benefits. Colostrum is essential for newborn immune ...

Kids who are stars in sports and music don’t usually grow up to be stars as adults, a new study found. An examination of thousands of adults across fields including sports, music, academia and chess ...

Most kids can’t wait to turn 18 when they’re growing up. It’s the age that you officially become an adult and get to take on all kinds of new responsibilities — some fun, and some not so fun. What you ...