Smartphones and other tech pose special challenges — and opportunities — for young brains. ...read more

Women have an inherent genetic advantage when it comes to fighting infectious diseases. ...read more

How can breakfast be the most important meal of the day if so many healthy people skip it to do intermittent fasting? ...read more

More time at home means more exposure to indoor allergens like pet dander and dust mites. There are a few steps you can take to keep these culprits from causing allergy and asthma flare-ups. ...read more

Despite more than 100 telescope closures in recent weeks, key asteroid detection efforts remain online. Their task is harder now, and it’s unclear how long they can keep observing. ...read more

Humans are wired for social connection. As we practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, are virtual connections as beneficial for our health as real ones? ...read more

While some traditional fashion centres exert more influence than others, new fashion centres all over the world are becoming increasingly influential ...read more

A treatment for Alzheimer's disease might be found in stalled blood vessels. Thousands of volunteers are speeding up the search by playing an online game. ...read more

The long duration of the COVID-19 pandemic puts a strain on people and their lives, yet we've seen this kind of slow crisis happen elsewhere. ...read more

Researchers have created technology that can track health markers — all from the toilet seat. ...read more