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Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share a complex, two-way relationship, but how do we improve our sleeping habits? And do supplements like melatonin actually help? Read More.

Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study. Read More.

Scans that make prostate cancer cells ‘glow’ can eliminate the need for invasive biopsies—and they are already available in Australia and Europe. Read More.

New research suggests that certain ground water sources could be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, possibly because of how environmental contaminants move through different types of underground water systems. Read More.

Explore behavior modification ideas for managing weight, including making small changes to your environment, mealtimes, food preparation and exercise routines. Read More.

A national plastic surgeons group urged people seeking liposuctions, Brazilian butt lifts or other cosmetic procedures to "do their homework." Read More.

Women with greater muscle strength had a significantly lower risk of death over an eight-year period Read More.

A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour. Read More.

Since stepping away from the fast-paced world of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo has found a new gear—not behind the wheel, but in how he approaches health, fitness, and life. Read More.

When you’re in your 40s, suddenly the health reminders start rolling in. Schedule a colonoscopy. Keep an eye on your cholesterol. Maybe start stretching before you work out. Read More.

Multivitamins have long sparked debate. Some scientists argue they offer little benefit for most healthy adults, while others believe they may quietly fill nutritional gaps that affect long-term health. Read More.

A large new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association tracked nearly one million U.S. veterans over several decades. Researchers wanted to know what happens when two common sleep disorders — insomnia and sleep apnea — occur together. Read More.

Scientists have built a massive cellular atlas showing how aging reshapes the body across 21 organs. Studying nearly 7 million cells, they found that aging starts earlier than expected and unfolds in a coordinated way throughout the body. About a quarter of cell types change in number over time, and many of these shifts differ between males and females. The research also highlights shared genetic “hotspots” that could become targets for anti-aging therapies. Read More.

Ross Catanzarite was a scrawny kid with a big appetite — one that caught up with him after high school. Suddenly, in his early 20s, weight clung to his 5-foot-8-inch frame. He tried everything, from calorie counting and no-carb eating plans to intermittent fasting, but nothing was sustainable. Read More.

Menopause is having a cultural moment. In the past two years alone, celebrities from Halle Berry and Drew Barrymore to Oprah and Michelle Obama have spoken openly about it. Read More.