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An ADHD diagnosis means a person is prone to impulsivity and distractibility, which can manifest in the form of substance misuse, traffic accidents, criminality and even suicidal behavior.

It rains on the Sun, the gigantic thermonuclear orb that burns with the multi-million-degree 'fires' of fusion.

The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years.

Say hello to ionocaloric cooling.

For the first time, astronomers have seen life's building blocks in ice beyond the borders of our galaxy.

This week in science: The eerie origin of why people with schizophrenia hear 'voices in their head'; the chemistry that makes 'poop coffee' such a delicacy; how humans could learn to breathe through our butts; and much more! 50-Year-Old Theory on ...

Cancer treatment has come a long way, but many of today's therapies still come with steep costs: not just financial, but physical and emotional too.

Superagers retain sharp minds into their 80s and beyond, defying the idea that cognitive decline is inevitable as we age.

A review of studies on fecal transplants alleviating symptoms of depression has found the treatment works best when the packages of helpful microbes are delivered straight to our gut through our butts, as opposed to an oral route.

A new exoplanet candidate has just burst onto the scene, and it may be one of the best alien worlds yet on which to search for extraterrestrial life.