The researchers found changes to the dentate gyrus, an area of the hippocampus responsible for spatial thinking and memory

A new study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports - including football, soccer and hockey - have healthier brains than non-athletes

Researchers at Göttingen University investigate the relationship between our body size and human global calorie demand.

Trying Pilates at least once in your life is a must. Here´s why

The investigational therapeutics mAb114 and REGN-EB3 offer patients a greater chance of surviving the Ebola virus disease (EVD).

On December 1st, World AIDS Day is celebrated, and from LatinAmerican Post we tell you about the situation in Latin America.

Most pregnant women still rely on their mothers for emotional support and guidance, although books argue about a "generational disconnect".

Catherine Busk talks about the importance that the movement can have in treating women victims of sexual violence in the context of the Colombian conflict

Here are some signs that someone you know is being a victim of abuse and a few ways in which you could help her.

A lung injury related to e-cigarette use in a 17-year-old Canadian may be the first documented case of a new form of damage from vaping products.

For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial - and a less dangerous - alternative.

Asian/Pacific Islander women living in ethnic enclaves in the United States are less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications.

Health campaigns on social media aimed at increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination may see greater success, if they inject a narrative into information-based posts

The carrier of the virus is mainly the long-tailed mouse (Oligoryzomis longicaudatus) inhabiting the southern forests of South America.

New research shows that the well-being of a working mum depends more on whether her own psychological needs are met rather than the temperament of her baby

Mexico is the first country in the world declared free of rabies in humans transmitted by dogs, according to the World Health Organization.

Findings link healthy sleep to brain-wave bursts that mathematically mimic earthquakes.

The study provides more evidence that reading and writing may be important factors in helping maintain a healthy brain.

It can take a year or longer of trial and error for a doctor to determine if a man is infertile but new research could change that

Mental instability has proven to be a significant problem globally. And, it’s costly