Fitness

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

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

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

A study finds no deleterious effects on mental health when kids spend their leisure time texting and engaging in other online activities.

A protein released from bone is involved in triggering the body’s reaction to stress

Mind and body benefit from two hours in nature each week

The cover story of our latest issue of Scientific American Health & Medicine explores this sweeping new study

A gene that appeared sometime after humans began processing their food seems to protect some people from type 2 diabetes

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

It’s not that your weight doesn’t matter. It’s just that it’s not the only thing that matters

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

How does drinking coffee help your body and your brain?