Women tend to live longer than men. There are traditional explanations: Men smoke more. They drink more. They tend to engage in riskier behaviour. The fact that this lifespan gap holds true regardless ...

Scientists explain how genetic variations in smell receptors and nerve sensitivity determine individual fragrance preferences and aversions.

The dangers of smoking go beyond the lungs. From heart disease to reproductive issues, brittle bones, and premature ageing, ...

A critical look at the common, yet often overlooked, lifestyle choices that accelerate the aging process far beyond genetics.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of disorders that include abdominal obesity, hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia ...

Wild-caught fish often contain more omega-3s, but species and location matter too for nutrition. Here's how wild and farmed fish stack up.

New Corteva and its seed business, SpinCo. The Indianapolis-based company said both operations will benefit from the split, giving them a "stronger strategic and operational focus." ...

Scientists said Tuesday they have turned human skin cells into eggs and fertilized them with sperm in the lab for the first ...

The new research reinforces how complex the neurodevelopmental disorder is and that there isn’t a single cause.