Human
Mind, body, health, disease, medicine and hope
The human experience is driven not just by the natural processes that shape our minds, bodies and world, but also by our ability to understand and shape those processes. From good health to terrible disease, from the foods we eat to the drugs we take, and from simple psychology to the the complexity of consciousness.
People infected with Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to be entrepreneurs, according to new research.
Marijuana has been increasingly used as an alternative for pain relief, but is it safe?
A citizen science initiative reveals new insights about the spread of tick-borne infections.
If you’re an urban dweller, you might be less happy than your suburban counterparts.
Insights into natural brain rhythm could help people with Parkinson's disease.
A genetic variant linked to cold sensation and migraine headaches may have helped people survive in northern climates.
Mice gene research reveals connection between hair color and immune response.
Some cannabis-derived treatments are now being tested for their ability to help certain skin diseases
Experts debate the legal promise and pitfalls of technology for peering into people's minds.
