Category: 6. Health

Alcohol consumption continues its decline. The drinking rate in the US has reached a new low: today, the percentage of US adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%. People are becoming increasingly prioritizing health and wellness:…

A new comprehensive analysis has revealed that major depressive disorder alters both the physical architecture and the electrical activity of the brain in the same specific regions. By mapping these overlapping changes, researchers identified a…

For many older adults, the teenage habit of staying up late, then sleeping the day away, is a distant memory. Aging often makes us gravitate toward earlier sleep and wake times—sometimes, to an extreme degree.

“Nobody likes to wake up at 3…

• Drinking nearly black coffee every day may help you live longer, according to one study.
• Experts explain that the antioxidants in coffee help fight inflammation that contributes to chronic diseases.
• Discover how to make your coffee (and when to…

HYDERABAD: There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organization said on Friday, adding that it did not ​recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian…

A new long-term study has raised serious concerns about the potential health impact of frequent nightmares.

Researchers found that people who experience nightmares every week face a much higher risk of premature…

Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also helps not to get hit by a dump truck. But what about your genes? That has been a contentious question for decades.

A new…