Medical University of South Carolina scientists report in Neuron that they have uncovered a way to restore an opioid-weakened brain pathway in a preclinical model.

A new study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among toddlers can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver's motivations for exposing them to…

Study finds a direct correlation between ultra-processed food consumption and increased risk of low muscle mass in adults, suggesting dietary changes could combat sarcopenia.

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

Physical activity significantly offsets the negative impact of social isolation on mental health, with neuroimaging showing its potential as a compensatory mechanism for emotional well-being.

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a…

The researchers found that 670 nanometers (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led…

Women experience greater health benefits from physical activity than men, suggesting a need to encourage more women to engage in exercise to reduce cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

A team led by scientists at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has identified a new therapeutic approach for combating neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of improved treatments for…

Ochsner Children's Hospital, ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising awareness of the need for more pediatric-specific heart devices.