Lauren J. Young

From the “sleepy girl mocktail” to power naps, researchers explained which sleep trends this year really help with quality shut-eye

A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation in colon cancer tumors

A new study finds tweaking part of the H5N1 virus infecting dairy cows in a single spot could allow it to better attach to human cell receptors, raising concerns it could transmit more easily between people

Canada’s first human case of bird flu has left a teenager in critical condition as human infections continue to emerge in the western U.S.

Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward

Scientific American staff and sleep experts share advice on how to get better sleep in the stressful days leading up to the U.S. presidential election—and those that come after

How Harris Plans to Tackle the Home Health Care Crisis Facing Older Adults

Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, people in recently storm-stricken areas grapple with the physical and mental health tolls of evacuating and seeking shelter

Both Trump and Harris pledge to make drug prices affordable and health care accessible. Here’s how their policies differ