Category: 4. Health

As 24 million Americans begin shopping for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act marketplace’s open enrollment period, Congress is deadlocked over whether or not to extend premium tax credits that help the…

A new study argues the oft-repeated “plague of Akhetaten” likely never struck the city itself. Researchers compared local burials, city life, and population patterns to what real epidemic-hit places look like.

The scale is not small. Four city…

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.

But research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective…

Millions of Americans seek the help of therapists for mental health struggles, and many more could use some psychological care but aren’t getting it due to affordability, lack of access, or other barriers. One of the positives to come out of the…

A new study shows that visiting an art gallery and appreciating the works therein can reduce your risk of heart disease and even boost your immune system.

But how could that work?

There are some general…