Fitness

The genomic revolution gives us an opportunity to bend the mortality curve

Scientific American’s senior medicine editor Josh Fischman talks about issues in medicine and public health that will be affected by this election.

Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice share the award for identifying the virus behind the blood-borne liver disease

As people age their innate and adaptive immune responses react more slowly, increasing their risk from diseases like COVID-19

Despite pandemic precautions, the common cold and other illnesses are still circulating

Researchers seeking evidence for cancer in dinosaurs found it in a collection of bones at a paleontology museum in Alberta.

Experts explain why getting vaccinated is important every year—and especially during a pandemic

The popular fasting diet regimen can work well for weight loss, but many other claims about its benefits remain to be proved

A new book looks at the science of how our buildings affect our bodies and minds

A growing body of research is raising concerns about the cardiac consequences of the coronavirus

Originally published in June 1894

Journalist and author Emily Anthes talks about her book The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness.