Elon Musk has a new target in his sights, and it is not Mars or a self-driving car. In recent comments, he has argued that ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety ...

Exercise made 40-year-olds' brains look younger in 12 months, but the biological mystery remains: fitness gains didn't ...

Scientists are searching for therapeutics that mimic the life-extending benefits of caloric restriction, exercise, and a good ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan ...

Metabolism, far from being just a housekeeping function, underlies all changes in cell size and function ...

Scientists at Tufts University have developed a cheaper, high-yield method to produce tagatose, a rare sugar that tastes like ...

Tagatose acts almost exactly like sugar—offering sweetness, bulk and texture in baked goods—and is created with the help of slime mold.

Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame. Some people can get drunk without ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows ...

A new study uncovers how oestrogen enhances gut sensitivity in women by triggering a pathway leading to increased serotonin ...

Women’s greater susceptibility to gastrointestinal pain may be rooted in hormonal activity, with new research pointing to ...