Horseback riding is more dangerous than other sports including football, motorcycling, and even skiing, a new study warns. Perhaps surprisingly to many, there are more hospital admissions due to horse riding injuries than other challenging sports.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not something that just affects people — it may be a problem among our pets too. A new study reveals dogs can also develop a behavioral condition that resembles ADHD in humans.

Napping can help many people feel refreshed and recharged during a long day. Now, a new study is adding evidence to the belief that a quick “power nap” really does help the body and mind.

Fossilized footprints on the Greek island of Crete are giving scientists a fascinating look at how the human foot evolved — six million years ago!

Some people are just naturally better athletes, and, new research reveals the majority of the difference in physical ability is largely due to genes. Even if two people do the same exercises and follow the same training program, researchers say the majority of the difference comes down to how their genes.

The oldest ever crab, trapped in amber for 100 million years, has been unearthed by scientists. Researchers at Harvard University say the fossil dates back to the age of the dinosaurs and may be a “missing link” in evolution.

By creating miniature brains grown from the cells of dementia and motor neuron disease patients, researchers are opening the door for stronger treatments. 

Parents often encourage their kids to eat their greens, but a new study finds parents may want to prioritize ensuring their children spend enough time in green spaces instead.

The myth that “boys don’t cry” just got another nail in its coffin. You may be surprised by the results of a new survey that show men tend to cry more often than women.

Ancient life often turns up inside amber or as fossils unearthed after millions of years in the ground. Now, researchers in Canada have made an even more remarkable discovery — finding traces of life inside of a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby.

It’s common in general for older or elderly adults to suffer accidental falls that result in serious injuries and fractures. Unfortunately, it’s an especially common occurrence among nursing home residents. Now, a new study finds the way to prevent this may be as simple as adding more dairy to your diet.

Full vaccination offers robust protection against death from the Delta variant of COVID-19, according to researchers from the University of Edinburgh.

Move over Columbus Day, a new study finds we may want to think about adding “Viking Day” to the calendar. Researchers in the Netherlands have found evidence showing that Vikings landed in America exactly one thousand years ago – at least 471 years before Christopher Columbus’ famous journey.

Eating plenty of nuts can cut the risk of dying from breast cancer in half, according to new research. A study of around 3,500 patients finds that consuming nuts reduces the recurrence of the disease by up to 52 percent.

A new type of knife carved from wood may forever change how people cut their food at the dinner table. Through a new hardening process, researchers from the University of Maryland say this wooden utensil is actually 23 times harder than normal and three times sharper than the ordinary stainless steel knife.

Groundbreaking new stem cell research by scientists at the University of Georgia is offering up some serious hope for new clinical infertility therapies in the not-so-distant future. 

A team of researchers is urging the public to stop using a common antidepressant as a treatment for dementia-related symptoms. Their study finds mirtazapine failed to provide any benefit for dementia patients dealing with agitation. Moreover, patients taking mirtazapine had a higher likelihood of death than those taking a placebo instead.

Sibling rivalries can be a common theme among children, but a new survey finds most people continue to measure themselves to their brothers and sisters well into adulthood.

The climate change debate often leads to a lot of finger-pointing over who or what is to blame. According to researchers from Cornell University, all of humanity appears to be at fault for the current global warming dilemma.

Does your voice reveal more about your lifestyle and character than you realize? People appear to convey at least a few parts of their personality through speech, according to a study out of Germany.

Are you nearing your mid-30s? You may want to think about a vacation. A new study finds the average American feels the most stressed at 36 years-old.

E-cigarettes have a reputation as being a “safer alternative” to smoking tobacco and an avenue many smokers take to kicking the habit. However, a new study finds e-cigarettes don’t appear to be helping people actually quit smoking.

Men with high testosterone are more likely to have multiple partners in the bedroom — at the same time — a new study reveals.

Mononucleosis, which many simply refer to as “mono” or the “kissing disease,” may be the reason some people develop multiple sclerosis later in life. A team in Sweden finds this common infection among children and teens significantly increases the risk of developing MS as an adult.

A new study suggests that, up to 2.5 billion years ago, Earth was bombarded by ten times more comets and asteroids than previously thought.

Ever found yourself critiquing your co-worker’s background while you’re on a video call with them? You’re not alone. In a recent survey of 2,004 Americans, half (54%) of all remote workers admit to judging their colleagues’ office décor or furniture during virtual meetings.

A blind woman, living without her vision for 16 years, now has the ability to see shapes again thanks to a revolutionary brain implant. An international team says this groundbreaking procedure has created a form of “artificial vision” by stimulating neurons in the brain.

Conspiracy theories, abusive and toxic behavior, and generally offensive posts continue to run rampant across social media platforms, despite developers supposedly doing everything they can to ban such content. Now, researchers from Rutgers University argue that there is a way to “detoxify” social media: Ban right-wing extremist influencers permanently.

A new infrared light therapy that takes just minutes each day could help patients with dementia and other brain disorders improve their memory and movement, a new study reveals.

Due to the high price tags during the season, 61 percent of respondents no longer wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to start their holiday shopping.

Mushrooms are a nutritional superfood and now a new study finds they may also be a mental health superfood too. Researchers at Penn State say consuming more mushrooms can lower a person’s risk of developing depression.