The Galápagos Islands have long been one of the most important places in the study of evolution. When Charles Darwin…
Untreated cavities send thousands of young children in the United States to emergency departments each year. Because hospital doctors usually…
Unsweetened sparkling water may be a better option for teeth than sugar-sweetened soda, according to preliminary research comparing how several…
Skeletal muscle often begins to deteriorate relatively early in the aging process. Over time, this can cause loss of strength,…
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight in a way…
An international research team led by Hiroshima University has developed a technique that can reveal extremely early changes in human…
A newly identified branch of the marsupial family tree is adding a surprising twist to the history of Australia's most…
Some breakthroughs in physics come from brand new inventions. Others begin with a new theory. But many advances happen when…
Commonly used sweeteners can directly interfere with the growth of bacteria that help support a healthy gut, according to laboratory…
Scientists have uncovered how a toxin produced by a common gut bacterium gains access to colon cells, solving a mystery…