Polycystic ovary syndrome might affect men, too—and that could radically change our understanding of the condition
A condition that affects 10 to 15 percent of women may affect men, too. But many doctors don’t know about it
The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark
A sub-two-hour marathon has long been seen as a tantalizing benchmark for elite runners—and shoemakers have been in a race to design footwear that can help them get there
Americans trust vaccine researchers as much as other scientists, poll finds
Roughly seven in 10 people still trust vaccine researchers, a new poll finds. The number is in line with trust for other scientists
Could blood filtering help treat one of pregnancy’s most deadly conditions?
Preeclampsia can be deadly in pregnancy, and aside from delivering the baby, the condition has no targeted treatment. A new study suggests blood filtering with antibodies could help
Ozempic’s greatest benefit might be its anti-inflammatory power
A growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 drugs do more than control appetite and blood sugar. They could also fight inflammation
‘Staggering’ number of people believe unproven claims about vaccines, raw milk, and more
Survey results suggest a rise in questioning of scientific evidence
RFK, Jr., says ibogaine holds unprecedented promise for treating depression. Here’s what the science says
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., referred to ibogaine as the most promising treatment for PTSD and depression “that anybody’s ever seen.” Does the science hold that up?
How geneticists uncovered a common root of two neurological diseases
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can have the same genetic cause, a discovery that won two neurogeneticists a portion of the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Young adult suicide rates dropped after U.S. launched 988 hotline
The states with the greatest increases in 988 crisis hotline use since 2022 experienced the greatest decrease in suicide mortality, but the hotline alone may not explain the drop
Death by primordial black hole is hard to come by
Subatomic black holes from ancient cosmic history could, in principle, make you have a very bad day. But chances are you’ll never encounter one
Trump administration officially reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drugs
The Trump administration said this move, which does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under federal law, is just the start of a process to reclassify the drug more broadly
RFK, Jr., set to overhaul key committee that issues disease screening recommendations
Lawmakers grilled Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on cuts and changes to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which focuses on preventive health screening