Health

The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism

Social media and news feeds are filled with unverified claims about a possible connection between acetaminophen and autism in children. But medical experts say the far more serious and...

One protein may decide whether brain chemistry heals or harms

Tryptophan is widely known for its connection to sleep, but its importance goes much further. The compounds produced...

This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

For more than a century, scientists and food companies have been looking for ways to replicate the taste...

Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life

Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New...

The simplest way teens can protect their mental health

Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits...

Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence showing that type 2 diabetes directly changes the heart's structure and how it produces...

Healthy Hair Essentials: Tip on How to Use Kaolin Clay, Jojoba Oil, and Other Natural Hair Remedies

Healthy, vibrant hair is a sign of overall wellness and proper hair care. In the growing world of natural remedies and hair products, choosing...

MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start

A diet high in fat is one of the strongest contributors to liver cancer risk. New research from MIT sheds light on why this...

ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought

Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among children. In the United...

A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory

Temporal lobe epilepsy causes repeated seizures and often interferes with memory and thinking. New research now suggests that this condition is also tied to...

This cancer-fighting molecule took 50 years to build

MIT chemists have produced verticillin A in the lab for the first time. This fungal molecule was identified more than 50 years ago and...