The key to a healthy brain into old age might just hinge on how active you are in your community. It turns out the more social leisure activities you do — from joining a local club or playing sports, to volunteering or participating in a religious group — the more likely you’ll avoid dementia.

A recent video shows the shocking amount of bacteria hiding inside hand dryers — suggesting that air-drying or just using paper towels could be more hygienic.

A new pill that combines several medications can significantly cut the risk of death after a heart attack, new research reveals. Scientists at The Mount Sinai Hospital say this one “polypill” could replace all the prescription drugs patients normally have to take after a cardiac event.

Secrets are supposedly poison for a healthy relationship, but surprising new research finds hiding a few small purchases from your significant other may actually benefit the relationship.

Recent research shows that dogs can “sniff out” cancer in humans, and one pooch is showing training may not even be necessary. A woman says she owes her life to a rescue dog that “detected” her breast cancer after repeatedly poking at her right armpit.

Playing video games can be an absolute blast for kids, but some struggle with losing or making mistakes. Many parents worry that gaming can lead to aggressive behavior in their daily lives, but what about poor behavior while still playing?

The racial wealth gap remains a serious problem across companies worldwide, and a new study is shedding more light on the severity of the issue. Ethnic minorities stand to earn around 10 percent less than their White counterparts working at the very same company.

Painful medical procedures are less agonizing if you trust your doctor, according to a new study. Scientists say the brain responds to pain in different ways depending on whether a physician is seen as trustworthy or not.

The sands on Mars may actually be greener than scientists have thought. Brand new observations from the Mars rover Perseverance have found that the “Red Planet” is also home to the same kinds of rocks that turn beaches on Earth a dark shade of green!

Eating ultra-processed foods could be the cause behind many cases of anxiety and depression, a new study explains. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine say they have found a connection between consuming too much junk food and more adverse mental health symptoms.