Women’s brains appear to be about three years younger than men’s of the same chronological age, metabolically speaking, according to a new study.

A new study shows a link between prostate cancer and cancer cells’ uptake of fatty acids.

The Food Price Report 2019, released by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph in December, suggested vegetable prices will go up by as much as six per cent this year.

Plenty of us have been there: waking up after a night out with a thumping headache, feeling sick and swearing never to touch alcohol again.

Enlarged prostates may actually impede the growth of prostate cancer tumors, according to a new study.

In simple gardeners’ terms that means we plant pulses one year, a cereal such as wheat or barley the next year and then an oil seed such as canola in the third year.

When cannabis was legalized in the parts of the United States, there were substantial increases in marijuana-related visits to children’s hospitals and calls to poison control centers. Pets are just as vulnerable — just like our human family members, pets are susceptible to getting sick.

There is no scientifically significant evidence that expensive prescription pain creams and gels relieve soreness better than a placebo, a study finds.

The first study to directly compare the quality and experience of outpatient care between adults with or without primary care finds that Americans with primary care received significantly more high-value healthcare.

New research suggests that people who know more about the benefits of physical activity spend more time doing it.

If weight loss was your goal for 2019, chances are that by now, you’ve probably already experienced some challenges.

When it comes to making decisions, most of us are influenced to some degree by other people, whether that’s choosing a restaurant or a political candidate.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects one in ten Australians, and twice as many women as men.

Ella, who is in her early 20s, has depression. When her sleep started to fall away after a stressful term at school, her smartphone was programmed to note the late-night texts and phone conversations indicating her insomnia. It made suggestions to improve her sleep.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a household name. On many social media sites, people suggest “but have you tried CBD oil?” on posts pertaining to any health-related issue.

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a new study.

This large pet population is estimated to consume billions of tonnes of meat each year.

Measles is a highly contagious and sometimes deadly disease that spreads like wildfire in naive populations.

Many people will have had their fill of cheese, chocolate and meat over Christmas and have felt much more energised after going vegan in January (an event known as Veganuary).

Organized sports and physical activities aren’t enough to keep homeschoolers fit, research finds.