Most people have done it at least once—venting to coworkers about a frustrating boss after a long meeting or a tough day.

Tendon pain is a problem that affects millions of people, from professional athletes to ordinary adults who simply stay ...

One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode. A study led by Gonzalo Muñoz-Sanchez at the National ...

A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke. Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip exoskeleton that helps stroke survivors ...

Many pregnant women worry about what medicines are safe to take, especially when they have pain or fever. One of the most commonly used medications during pregnancy is acetaminophen, also known by the ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people. It can cause deep sadness, loss of interest in life, sleep problems, low energy, ...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones slowly wears away. As the ...

Many people try to improve their health by following popular diets that focus on cutting carbohydrates or reducing fat. Low-carb diets often limit foods like bread, rice, and sugar, while low-fat ...

More than 60,000 years ago, early humans in southern Africa were carving patterns onto ostrich eggshells—and new research shows these designs were far more sophisticated than previously believed. A ...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. For many years, scientists have focused on abnormal proteins in the ...

Heart failure is a serious health condition, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping ...

A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new ...