Hair growth is dictated by the biological clock within hair follicles, which cycle through growth and rest phases. The duration of the growth phase...

For decades, scientists studying type 2 diabetes have focused mainly on insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps move sugar out of the blood and...

Recent research suggests an unlikely item may help lower cholesterol at comparable levels to statins. I decided to put the theory to the test myself....

Weight-loss surgery has become one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes. Many people who undergo these operations...

A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition. Researchers...

For years, many of us had heard, or even experienced the same trauma: the dreaded itchy scalp that came from wearing our hair in protective styles. ...

Being physically fit might offer protective benefits for the brain and the mind over a person’s lifespan. A recent study published in Nature...

Being physically fit might offer protective benefits for the brain and the mind over a person’s lifespan. A recent study published in Nature...

How do you navigate the landscape of STI tests? What symptoms should you be on the look out for? How often must you get tested? And why is prevention...

Salt is a common part of everyday food. It is used to add flavor and also helps the body perform important functions, such as keeping fluids balanced...