Health

A study in Sweden found that some antibiotics affected microbial diversity in the gut more than others

Scientists just discovered a new species of magic mushroom, Psilocybe ochraceocentrata, that appears to have shared a common ancestor with the popular Psilocybe cubensis some 1.5 million years ago

ETVAX is the first vaccine that offers significant protection against pathogenic E. coli in children

Speakers at the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington, D.C., criticized the politicization of science and cuts to research that serves the public

A new study shows that taking a daily multivitamin could boost longevity, but the results aren’t conclusive

The cancellation of a meeting of the committee that guides federal autism research funding follows an announcement that an independent group of autism scientists would meet the same day

Why measles cases are rising in the U.S., how artificial intelligence is shaping warfare, and what accelerated global warming means for the world

Losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time is not good for you, but there are ways you can help yourself bounce back

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there are still huge hurdles to overcome

Maryland is one of several states that are reporting cases of the infectious disease mumps, suggesting the return of diseases—like measles—that vaccines protect against

An analysis found that, following Trump’s claim that acetaminophen was linked to autism, orders for the drug for pregnant patients in emergency rooms dropped, while the number of children prescribed an unproven autism treatment increased

Camp East Montana, one of the largest immigration detention facilities in the U.S., has reported 14 confirmed measles infections, triggering the El Paso center to close to visitors