Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored in
Long-term use of melatonin, a widely used sleep supplement, was linked to a higher risk of heart failure, hospitalization for heart failure, and death from any cause among people with chronic insomnia, according
New research suggests that each time we access information, the way we recall it can influence how the brain represents it the next time. We tend to think of memory as something stored
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new research. The study
A new study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults. For decades, the red pigment lycopene has been
An electronic skin with a sensing system that can detect pressure and temperature could someday be used to help amputees gain feeling in their prosthetics. The work led by Washington State University researchers
Everyone shares a similar moral compass about right and wrong, but where liberals and conservatives disagree is about who counts as a victim, according to new research. The study in Personality and Social
Scientists have identified a switch in mice brains that shuts off chronic pain. Deep at the base of the brain, a tiny cluster of nerve cells serves as the body’s natural pain reliever,
As the global population grows and climate change places increasing pressure on food systems, researchers and policymakers are looking more closely at alternative sources of nutrition. Insects are one possible option. A total
In a new podcast, an expert explains what you need to know about Cyclospora. The summer of 2026 has seen ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreaks that are changing the way a lot of us are
