Research indicates longer REM latency is associated with higher Alzheimer's biomarkers, pointing to its potential as an early indicator of neurodegeneration.

The analysis indicates that while potatoes don't raise heart disease risk, fried varieties may contribute to higher hypertension risk with regular consumption.

Listen as senior producer Zach Dyer reports on the public health concerns over online sports betting and a fund in Missouri that might help with addiction treatment and prevention.

In summertime, cows wait under a canopy to be milked at Mark McAfee's farm in Fresno, California. From his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane, the 63-year-old can view grazing lands…

Research on pain in preterm infants shows frequent painful procedures and inadequate pain management, emphasizing the need for better assessment strategies.

With President Donald Trump having threatened school vaccine mandates for children during his campaign, a new survey finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support requiring that children be vaccinated…

Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published today in the BMJ Public Health.

Traditional approaches to prostate cancer screening involve blood tests, MRI, and biopsies.

A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.

The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion.