Even though 78 percent of U.S. adults don’t drink enough of it, we know that drinking plenty of water brings with it all sorts of benefits to both physical and mental health. But could staying hydrated also be a simple way to lose weight? ...read more
Brood X, perhaps the largest in the country, will emerge this spring after 17 subterranean years. Here's why it takes so long for them to emerge how they will spend their fleeting time above ground. ...read more
Cancer may never have a singular cure — but that doesn’t mean experts aren’t optimistic about what’s in store for future patients. ...read more
Fertility does decline with age, but it’s not all bad news. ...read more
Is “sense of direction” really a thing? Or is something much more mysterious at work in our minds? ...read more
Planting new corals can't stop climate change, but it can give marine ecosystems a fighting chance. Volunteers have largely led the ambitious effort. ...read more
Several new strains of the coronavirus have been identified — and they're more contagious. Here's what's known about how they spread, how well the vaccines work against them, and the symptoms these variants cause. ...read more
Low vitamin D intake is still a public health concern. Despite adding it to certain foods in the U.S. and Canada, getting enough of the sunshine vitamin is still a challenge for many people. Some experts say more must be done. ...read more
Cryolipolysis is an up-and-coming method for removing pesky flab, no scalpel necessary. ...read more