Inside scientists’ efforts to capture the benefits of psychedelics without the trip.

What to expect — from how the pills work to the legal risks — when undergoing the super-common but often-misunderstood procedure.

The science-backed benefits of low-effort, healthy food

Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.

A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V.

The new online pharmacy from Mark Cuban, Cost Plus Drugs, offers more than 700 generic medications — often at a fraction of what you'd normally pay.

The neurochemical has become a boogeyman for people worried about addiction and indulgence. But the real story is a lot more complex.

A renewed focus on fatigue in light of long covid means we now have a better understanding of the body-brain pathways that cause it, offering fresh targets for new treatments

In 13 US states, abortion is banned even in the earliest stages of pregnancy. But we rarely see what such tissue really looks like

Baby-brain-scanning experiments fuel the debate over whether humans are born with these abilities

In July, a young man in the New York area was diagnosed with polio – how did a disease America snuffed out in the 70s rebound?

Your brain can see your to-do list as a threat. Here’s how to get things done anyway.

The homunculus of textbook fame still does not take into account the relevant locations in the cerebral cortex that process touch for the sex organs

Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.

A legal battle over nitrogen hypoxia, a new potential method of execution, raises ethical questions

What to expect — from how the pills work to the legal risks — when undergoing the super-common but often-misunderstood procedure.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is mild for most, but can be deadly for infants. What pregnant women and parents need to know about the new RSV vaccines.

Emergency rooms are full of patients, and hospital staffs are depleted from burnout—and testing positive for COVID themselves.

They can result in false negatives, but they remain a valuable tool in stopping the spread of Covid-19. Here’s how to use them most effectively.

Continuous glucose monitors are essential for people with diabetes. For everyone else, it’s more complicated.

Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.

The most commonly prescribed medications for depression are somewhat effective — but not because they correct a “chemical imbalance.”

While drugs like ketamine and psilocybin are largely considered safe, here’s what to know about who should be cautious.

Hospice offers crucial end-of-life care with a focus on the patient’s comfort and dignity. Experts explain who is eligible, what it entails and how to understand and navigate the process.

In July, a young man in the New York area was diagnosed with polio – how did a disease America snuffed out in the 70s rebound?

A renewed focus on fatigue in light of long covid means we now have a better understanding of the body-brain pathways that cause it, offering fresh targets for new treatments

Chronic pain, fatigue, rashes: As tick territories are expanding, so too are the number of illnesses they cause.

With just 30 minutes and a few useful tricks, a trip to the pool can become serious exercise.