Colombia may lose nearly one-fifth of the land currently suitable for growing cocoa by 2050, according to a new scientific study. The research suggests that climate change could significantly alter ...

Many people take multivitamins every day in the hope of staying healthy, but scientists have long debated whether these supplements truly make a difference. A new study led by researchers from Mass ...

A zircon crystal exhibiting distinct edges, or rims, from a metamorphic event after its initial formation. Credit: Shane K. Houchin. Scientists still have many questions about the earliest years of ...

Many people know that exercise is good for the body. It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are also learning that physical activity may be ...

A growing number of Americans in their 50s and early 60s say they feel lonelier, more depressed, and physically weaker than people of the same age in earlier generations. Researchers have also noticed ...

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe the next big step could be clothing ...

Think you know the Sun? You glance up on a clear day, feel the warmth on your face, and it seems reassuringly constant. Same star, day after day, year after year. But beneath that blazing surface, ...

A team of scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine has discovered a new link between an age-related blood condition and inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD. Their research ...

Oil is a global market, so when prices rise in one place, they rise everywhere. The current war against Iran has already ...

Diabetes has become one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. In the United States alone, tens of millions of people live with the disease. Diabetes happens when the body cannot ...

Diabetes is a long‑term health condition that affects how the body uses sugar. Sugar, also called glucose, is an important source of energy for the body’s cells. Normally, a hormone called insulin ...

Excess body weight increases inflammation in the body and places extra strain on the heart. The report predicts that more than sixty percent of women may have obesity by 2050, compared with roughly ...