
FDA Approves First Drug Derived from Marijuana
The approval of Epidiolex® is a major milestone in bringing safe, effective cannabinoid-based medications to patients

FDA Approves First Drug Derived from Marijuana
The approval of Epidiolex® is a major milestone in bringing safe, effective cannabinoid-based medications to patients

There's No Limit to Longevity, Says Study Reviving Human Life Span Debate
The findings counter some previous work


Avoiding the “Bobblehead Effect”: Strength Training Could Help Soccer Players
Strong muscles help protect the body from damage caused by headers and other injuries

Supercompensation: Why a Break in Your Training Is Necessary
But how long does it take to lose fitness?

Mushroom Coffee: The Science behind the Trend
Can drinking mushroom beverages really make you more productive, resilient, relaxed or good-looking?

Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region That May Be Center of Alcohol Addiction
Researchers map out a cellular mechanism that offers a biological explanation for alcoholism, and could lead to treatments

The Healthy Addiction? Coffee Study Finds More Health Benefits
New research in mice details the mechanism of how caffeine seems to help the heart

AI, Robotics and Your Health
At the second Science on the Hill event, AI, Robotics and Your Health, experts from academia and the private sector talked with Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina about the future of AI and robotics in medicine.

The Easiest Way to Get Fit? "Incidental Movement" is Key
Selling my car was one of the most beneficial things I have ever done for my health and well-being

How Fake Nutrition News Hurts Us All
Learning to think critically about nutrition claims can help make us better consumers of information in general

Blood Test Could Predict Premature Birth Risk, Due Date
A teaspoon of a pregnant woman’s blood would be required for this experimental tool

Being a Couch Potato May Change Your Personality
The largest study of its kind suggests long-term physical inactivity and character traits may be linked