By Zhao Zhijiang Pingjiang County in China’s Hunan Province has recently been struck by severe and persistent rainstorms, affecting over 340,000...

More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of...

A recent study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that chronic loneliness might significantly increase the...

Space is a tough place filled with strong radiation. Spacecraft and satellite manufacturers need to use materials that can overcome harsh...

You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong, inherited disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is particularly common among individuals of...

Malaysia is currently the country with the second highest percentage of people with obesity problems in Southeast Asia after Brunei. This also causes...

Climate change is likely to drive tree species towards colder and wetter regions of their geographical distribution, a new study has shown. The...

The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating pleasure and reward. But many people with disorders that...

A new study in Science Advances, led by international researchers, reveals why childhood memories can last a lifetime. They found that a molecule...