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A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and ...

A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a drug to boost these molecules .. ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon's protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard -- a problem traditional laxatives don't fix. Parkinson's patients, who often ...

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time -- but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propose that it's not just devices, but the combination . ...

That viral claim that your frontal lobe "isn't fully developed until 25" turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years, and because studies stopped around age 20, ...

Northwestern researchers have shown that when it comes to cancer vaccines, arrangement can be just as important as ingredients. By repositioning a small fragment of an HPV protein on a DNA-based nanovaccine, the team dramatically strengthened the ...

Sugary drinks may be linked to more than just physical health problems in teens. A new review of multiple studies found a consistent association between high consumption of beverages like soda, energy drinks, sweetened juices, and flavored milks and ...

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about weight loss trends in recent years, promising dramatic results with simple changes to when you eat. But a major Cochrane review suggests the reality may be far less exciting. After ...

A major new study has spotlighted three familiar medicines that could take on an unexpected new role in the fight against Alzheimer's disease -- with a shingles vaccine emerging as the front-runner. After reviewing 80 existing drugs, an international ...

Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with "superbugs" projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRISPR-based tool that doesn't just fight resistant ...