Fitness

DNA sequences from 100-year-old tumor samples could bolster childhood cancer research

Makers of these gadgets should consider seeking creative ways to incorporate other measures of health and well-being into them

Tweaking the gut microbiome may hold promise for fighting stress, anxiety

Why it takes you and an elephant the same amount of time to defecate

The spicy compound in chilies kicks off a chemical cascade that reduces gut inflammation and immune activity in mice. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

 Specific genetic variants have been linked to the sweet tooth

Medication and therapy remain the most effective treatments, but some are looking to alternatives

A promising treatment that uses MDMA could help people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder 

The process keeps the attic of your mind well organized

After a long drought, neuroscientists are readying a host of new treatments both to knock out the debilitating headaches and prevent them in the first place 

In addition to relieving headaches and preventing heart attacks, the drug seems to keep malignant cells from spreading

The American Heart Association suggests that late night eating might increase your risk of heart disease.  But how solid is the evidence?