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...

The 98% mystery: Scientists just cracked the code on “junk DNA” linked to Alzheimer’s

When people picture DNA, they often imagine a set of genes that shape our physical traits, influence behavior, and help keep our cells and...

Colon cancer is surging in younger adults and doctors are alarmed

Colorectal cancer has long been viewed as a condition that primarily affects older adults. That assumption is changing as more cases are now being...

Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them

A recent investigation from Flinders University sheds new light on how two widely consumed drinks, coffee and tea, could play a role in bone...

Scientists uncover the hidden survival trick that lets cancer bounce back

Cancer drug resistance remains one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment, and doctors urgently need better ways to prevent it. Yet scientists still...

Garlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting power

Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants such as chlorhexidine, according to...

Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety

People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new findings from UC Davis Health. Researchers reported...