Cases of early onset colorectal cancer, occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 45, have increased in recent decades.

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother ...

Analysis suggests North Korea-linked cybercrime groups are behind one in five of all hacking incidents in 2024.

For 10 years, a woman with Down syndrome defied what many scientists believed to be an inevitability. Despite carrying the neuropathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease—amyloid beta plaques and ...

No matter the severity, women largely agree that their menopause symptoms take a toll: Nearly half of the women surveyed for the 2024 State of Menopause say that menopause has disrupted their daily ...

Metadata is a vital tool for discovering and preserving history. Learn about efforts across the Smithsonian to highlight ...

Earth’s current ice-covered state is an anomaly, relying on rare geological conditions, and scientists caution that excessive ...

The technology behind shades has changed over the centuries. From Inuit snow goggles to aviators to polarized sunglasses.

Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for ...

An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD ...