When it comes to picking a snack, taste has a hidden advantage over healthfulness in the brain’s decision-making processes, a new study shows.

The number of adolescents admitted to the hospital for severe illness from eating disorders increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.

Depending on their discipline, some Olympic athletes could potentially enjoy some junk food without affecting their performance, an expert explains.

Researchers have found an unexpectedly high number of potentially concerning chemicals intentionally used in everyday plastic products.

While the hazardous air quality is certainly cause for alarm, there are precautionary measures people can take to protect their health during wildfire season. Here, experts talk about four key problems associated with wildfire smoke, and offer some practical tips about how to stay safe.

A new study uses genome-wide association studies for a range of different traits and disorders correlated with nicotine dependence and explains 3.6% of the variation in nicotine dependence.

The emotional charge of fear is a huge one. It is the emotion I come across more than any other in my work with cancer clients.

The emotional charge of fear is a huge one. It is the emotion I come across more than any other in my work with cancer clients.

Postpartum women in bad romantic relationships are not only more likely to suffer symptoms of depression, but are also at greater long-term risk of illness or death, according to a new study.

An enchanting blanket of wildflower medicine adorns the continent. Carefully cultivated by Indigenous inhabitants for hundreds of years—often thousands—these blossoms, leaves, roots, and fruits generously cure the commonwealth in return.

It can be difficult to get young kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new study finds that simply adding more veggies to their plates can result in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.