It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide. Read More.
Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that turn food into energy. Genetics, age, and diet matter, but science shows that everyday habits also play a significant role in how efficiently your body burns fuel.
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The findings were published in Osteoporosis International and come at a time when osteoporosis is surging worldwide, driven by aging populations, higher rates of obesity and diabetes, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Read More.
A surprising scientific twist reveals something about aging that most people would never expect — and it just might upend a long-held belief about disease risk. Read More.
A quiet shift inside a Connecticut cancer center is changing a long-accepted ritual of treatment—and most patients don’t even realize what’s missing. Read More.
Colorectal cancer is striking younger Americans at a disturbing pace — and a major new study suggests ultraprocessed foods may be one reason why. Read More.