Circadian researchers explain why a single hour can rattle your body, and the simple steps that streamline the switch.

A new drug combination cuts the risk of death in people with advanced prostate cancer by 40% over eight years, according to ...

Later, I learned that circadian rhythm disorders are very common in bipolar disorder. The condition disrupts the body’s sleep ...

As the opioid crisis has evolved from prescription painkillers to illicit fentanyl, new data reveals that older adults are ...

How Does Menopause Affect Sex Drive? The loss of estrogen and testosterone following menopause can lead to changes in a woman's body and sexual drive. Menopausal and postmenopausal women may notice ...

Implantation bleeding is light bleeding from the vagina that happens in some people 10-14 days after they conceive a baby. You may think it’s just a light period, but it can be an early sign of ...

When you scrape your knee, break a bone, or cut yourself, the body is able to heal itself. But that’s not the case with certain conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Regenerative medicine, a ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a ...

Playing a wide range of roles demands a high level of emotional and physical commitment. Theater roles are a great workout, ...

Chemotherapy -- a treatment for cancer that uses strong drugs -- can lead to what’s sometimes called “chemo brain.” You may have trouble remembering details like names or dates, have a hard time multi ...