
Real-Life Zombies
A zombie takeover is science fiction, right? Well, it turns out some zombies already exist in nature and “life” after brain death might not be so far-fetched

Real-Life Zombies
A zombie takeover is science fiction, right? Well, it turns out some zombies already exist in nature and “life” after brain death might not be so far-fetched

C-Section Babies Are Missing Key Microbes
A U.K. study provides the best evidence yet that the way infants are born can alter their microbiome—but the health effects are unclear


A Newly Identified Protein May Be the Key to Vanquishing the Common Cold
Inactivating this protein in human cells and mice provided immunity to a range of viruses, but an effective treatment is still a long way off

Kids Are Not Hurt by Screen Time
A study finds no deleterious effects on mental health when kids spend their leisure time texting and engaging in other online activities.

Fight or Flight May Be in Our Bones
A protein released from bone is involved in triggering the body’s reaction to stress

The Nature Cure
Mind and body benefit from two hours in nature each week

The Perks of Being Outdoors Backed Up By Science
The cover story of our latest issue of Scientific American Health & Medicine explores this sweeping new study

New Clues to the Way We Metabolize Sugar
A gene that appeared sometime after humans began processing their food seems to protect some people from type 2 diabetes

What Can Genes Tell Us about Fitness?
Can understanding our genes help us get fit and healthy? Get-Fit Guy interviewed Dr. Dan Reardon of FitnessGenes to find out

Can You Be Healthy at Any Size?
It’s not that your weight doesn’t matter. It’s just that it’s not the only thing that matters

Studying the Superhuman
An examination of sixth fingers hints at what our body—and mind—is capable of

The Health Benefits of Coffee
How does drinking coffee help your body and your brain?