A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn’t caused by faulty connections to the amygdala. A prevailing hypothesis of autism spectrum disorder has held that people with the condition have poorer neural connections in...

The booming popularity of the weight-loss drug semaglutide has prompted increasing concerns about potential side effects from taking Ozempic or Wegovy. But a new study rules out one possible problem — using semaglutide does not increase a...

New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE, which is spread by mosquito bites, according to a release...

A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping. “In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be...

Folks taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound might think they’ve found a shortcut to better health. But they still need to eat a high-quality diet if they want to maintain their well-being while they shed pounds,...

An experimental “smart mask” can check a person’s breath to check their health, researchers report. Fitted with biosensors, the simple paper mask could be used to track respiratory ailments, kidney disease and a number of other health...

Cases of menopause occurring before the age of 40 can be a major cause of distress and discomfort for women, but researchers now believe they’ve homed in on the condition’s genetic cause. A team at deCODE genetics...

A significant number of women stop getting regular mammograms after being frightened by a “false positive” scan that incorrectly suggests they have breast cancer, a new study finds. About 77% of women return for a regular mammogram...

Brain tumors in young children are rare, but those who survive them can lag in school for years afterwards, new research shows. For those families that can afford it, intervening when kids are still in the preschool...

Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease? Yes, claims new research that found women with high levels of three specific blood markers had a greater than threefold increased risk for...