Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a drug which blocks messages that direct stem cells to differentiate, forcing them to reverse course to a more embryonic state.

In trying to determine whether nightmares and suicidal behavior are in any way related, perhaps the first question that surfaces relates to causation. Yet while a new study, claiming new findings, tries to build a connection between the two issues, the research appears suspect in more ways that one.

Selective hearing, also known as the Cocktail Party Effect, isn't just for the men in our lives! Turns out, we're all wired to focus our auditory attention to one particular thing at a time. Which is why multi-tasking is for the birds.

The Senate recently voted down a bill which would ban states from requiring GMO labeling of food, creating one more win for anti-science charlatans.

A recent report in JAMA provides concrete epidemiological evidence that vaccine refusal has contributed to the increased risk for measles and pertussis, also known as whooping cough, which are vaccine-preventable diseases.

Good news for high-heel lovers as a healthier stiletto is now on the market — one that, yes, provides style but also a whole lot more comfort. It features construction that shifts body weight away from the ball of the foot, promising to reduce pain as well as the long-term damage some heels have been known to cause.

Ever found yourself burning the midnight oil or needlessly awake, while munching a late-night snack like ice cream or potato chips? If so, you're not alone. A recent study shows that sleep deprivation can alter the chemistry in our brains, causing us to seek out something pleasurable. At night, frequently that delight is high-calorie food.

Warnings about dehydration — especially for elite athletes abound. Water stations are frequent at marathon races. But as a recent report shows, you can have too much of a good thing, and excessive hydration can bring on hyponatremia, which can be dangerous and in some cases, even fatal.

A new modeling study in the journal PLOS Outbreaks suggests that the domain of Aedes aegypti mosquito, which spreads the Zika virus, could be a lot wider than previously thought. If this is a warm summer, 50 cities in the United States, from coast to coast, could be home to the bug.

Ever wonder why you forget someone's name the moment you meet them? Studies on this very topic show that a person has a better chance at remembering someone's occupation than remembering his or her name