Research provides a roadmap to the wild, wild, west of the supplement industry

Inside a hidden mental health crisis among first responders fighting wildfires. As wildfires rage larger and longer, wildland firefighters are under increasing pressure to manage the blazes and adverse events -- from accidents in the line of duty to suicides off the job -- become more common. These rare, rattling incidents add to the daily stress, fatigue, and physical demands from the job, and have life-altering costs. Burnout, substance abuse, depression and suicidality are rising amongst wildland firefighters.

Around the world, there’s renewed interest in reducing the standard working week.

"Public perceptions of psychedelics, and the people who use them, are becoming more accurate."

"One of the most frequent topics that comes up is loneliness."

A new study documents how meditation alters the brain's gray matter.

Live like a Stoic.

Wearable fitness trackers have less accuracy when used in certain ways.

The answer to better sperm could come from the oily fats of sea creatures. 

The technology may be a vital weapon in the race to prevent the next "Contagion."  

Americans, you *all* need to get MOVING.

Science advocates despise Goop. But the brand’s forthcoming Netflix show suggests that their denunciations don’t matter.

A population study reveals the genetic factors that drive some people to drink.

A new study in pigs suggests our affinity for sugar may go beyond a simple craving. 

A new study shows that face transplants restore the possibility of emotional expression.

It's just as well we *Homo sapiens* got some Neanderthal and Denisovan genes into our DNA.

“We now have convincing scientific evidence that daily marijuana use can drive tumor growth."

This “growing epidemic” threatens one vital organ.

Early-stage work suggests that it's not all about sleep.

The results could pave the way to new treatments for anxiety.