Exercise can reduce pain across many conditions, and new research suggests shorter, gentler workouts can still provide meaningful relief.

A brain-imaging study links progesterone to emotional processing and mood, but finds no clear mood differences across menstrual cycle phases.

Microplastics carry pollutants and resistance genes through water, soil, and air, where chemicals and bacteria amplify each other's effects.

People born preterm tend to move a little less as teens and adults, mostly through less slow walking and standing rather than hard exercise.

Disease outbreaks from animals have different causes for each disease, and many apparent hotspots mostly mark where clinics can spot them.

Replaying childhood games can stir powerful nostalgia, but the magic often fades because memory, identity, attention and gaming skills change with age.

Cats and dogs preferred microbial protein pet food over conventional kibble in a short study, suggesting a new alternative to ...

Loneliness is linked to fewer disease-free years, and healthy habits did not consistently reduce the gap tied to feeling lonely.

Researchers identified 485 pesticide chemicals linked to possible breast cancer risks, including ingredients that may not appear on labels.

As insects move uphill to escape warming temperatures, thin air and low oxygen could create unexpected challenges for survival.

Older adults remember one-time events as accurately as younger people, but routine memories reveal surprising differences in how recall changes with age.

A new AI system could help cities predict where traffic congestion will form, giving planners a chance to respond before problems get worse.