Our intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that produce substances capable of regulating all the body’s organs via the bloodstream and the gut’s nervous system.

Review shows most devices are untested in real-world settings or for possible harms.

New research by a University of Michigan psychologist and colleagues makes the strongest case yet that ultra-processed foods—including chips, cookies, soda and other heavily engineered products—aren’t just tempting; they can actually be addictive.

A team of University of California San Diego researchers has deployed a groundbreaking new platform to advance science and technology that addresses wildland fire challenges in an era of more frequent and devastating megafires.

BioMapAI identifies new biological markers that help detect ME/CFS with 90% accuracy.

Temperature extremes affect rates of illness and death differently, leading to potential economic shifts from climate change.

A new risk prediction tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) estimated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a diverse patient cohort more accurately than current models, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine. 

New deep learning tool may boost precision and consistency for cancer treatment.

A study in ferrets — which have remarkably similar respiratory systems to humans — suggests that widespread immunity to H1N1 seasonal influenza virus may explain why exposure to H5N1 bird flu causes only mild symptoms in humans.

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects.