Fitness

Some celebrities take such therapies, claiming health benefits

A new film explores the dawning age of technologically augmented humanity

A newly published study shows that corn oil reduces cholesterol much more effectively than extra virgin olive oil. But before you make a switch, there are some other factors to consider

Researchers are studying the way twins smell for clues about the genetic basis of insect appeal

New understanding may help reveal some causes of miscarriage

The "other victims" of the opioid epidemic are pain patients who need the drugs but cannot now get them because of fears related to their use

Do you suffer from allergies? Follow the dendritic cell and the entire Scientific American Allergy Orchestra to discover how allergens from pollen to pet dander can change the body's tune.

The computational immunologist Purvesh Khatri embraces messy data as a way to capture the messiness of disease. As a result, he’s making elusive genomic discoveries

Is it OK to use protein powder when you're pregant? Find out how much protein you and your baby need, what the best sources are, and how to make sure you're getting enough

The Whole30 nutrition challenge is wildly popular. But can it really deliver on its promises? Nutrition Diva examines the pros, cons, and alternatives

Journalist Bonnie Rochman talks about her new Scientific American/Farrar, Straus and Giroux book, The Gene Machine: How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids—and the Kids We Have.

Researchers have completed the first laboratory model of the human female reproductive cycle