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Picky eating in kids is common but not always harmless—it may be a sign of longer-lasting psychological problems
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From limiting alcohol consumption to detoxing, many misconceptions circulate about how to keep your kidneys healthy
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The biological light sources may one day help researchers see deeper into the body's microscopic workings
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Brain scans suggest that certain personality types are wired to have better memories
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Forty years after the war's end, twice as many vets with combat-related PTSD are getting worse as those who are improving
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Researchers at Duke University have enhanced the mind power of monkeys and rats by linking their brains together
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Monkeys and rats hooked up as "brainets" may lead to innovative treatments for Parkinson's, paralysis and more
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The genetic bundles that code for males and females can get a little messy when they trade pieces during cell division
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Scientists are interested in studying why some of us are non-right-handers because it might offer insight into how the brain develops
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Insects that are already carrying one strain are more likely to pick up a second infection and harbor higher numbers of parasites
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Data spanning decades shows how high-profile events can cause outbreaks of similar killings that mirror the spread of disease
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Social events, sleep training and even meditation may offer ways for people to erase biases they probably didn't know they held
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An outspoken Harvard neuroscientist is tackling the wondrous challenge of understanding the workings of the brain
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Texas scientists tricked mosquitoes into skipping a blood meal by modifying the way bacteria talk to each other
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Millions suffer from SAD in summer as well as winter, and evidence hints that birth season plays a role in who develops the disorder
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The discovery strengthens the case that upright posture drove the evolution of dominant hands in humans
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They're still not very good at cooing to toddlers, and their testosterone levels start to drop even before a baby is born
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150 years ago, the historic conflict forced doctors to get creative and to reframe the way they thought about medicine
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Areas under strict protection see the most benefit in shielding people from illness and infection
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People who think evil exists in the world are more likely to demonize criminals, regardless of their character traits
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