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New research: How 80-year-olds keep their brains 30 years younger

New research challenges what we thought we knew about how the brain ages.

New research: Pregnancy diet linked to child’s diabetes risk

A new Danish study uncovers how a mother’s diet during pregnancy may shape her child’s long-term risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

Homes and daycares host very different microbes, study finds

A Norwegian study comparing microbes in homes and daycares revealed unexpected differences.

Poor sleep could make your brain a year older, study finds

A new Swedish study links a bad habit to faster brain aging.

New study shows how few steps it takes to improve your health

Regular movement, even on just a few days each week, can make a meaningful difference for long-term health and longevity.

New research: How 80-year-olds keep their brains 30 years younger

New research challenges what we thought we knew about how the brain ages.

New research: Pregnancy diet linked to child’s diabetes risk

A new Danish study uncovers how a mother’s diet during pregnancy may shape her child’s long-term risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

Homes and daycares host very different microbes, study finds

A Norwegian study comparing microbes in homes and daycares revealed unexpected differences.

Poor sleep could make your brain a year older, study finds

A new Swedish study links a bad habit to faster brain aging.

Why Are Girls Hitting Puberty So Early? Scientists May Have Found a Clue

A surprising factor could be playing a role - one that many parents overlook.

Your Birth Control Could Be Doing More Than Preventing Pregnancy – and Not in a Good Way

Millions of women use hormonal birth control without realizing it might come with more than just protection.

Scientists found something unexpected in people who remember small details

Do you think remembering weird facts is pointless? Science says otherwise.

This Everyday Habit Changes Your Child’s Eating – and It Only Takes 5 Minutes

It looks harmless, but something is quietly happening to your child’s appetite.

This Popular Drug May Reduce Your Risk of Cancer By 41 Percent

New research suggests a surprising benefit of this medication, and how it can lower the risk of getting cancer.

New Study Uncovers Unexpected Brain Effects of Popular Weight-Loss Drug

A study reveals once again that popular weight-loss injections do more than curb appetite.