Health

Many people try cannabis for back pain. Now new studies from Europe show it may be an effective option. Tinnakorn Jorruang/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tinnakorn Jorruang/iStockphoto/Getty Images Should …

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It helps keep our skin firm and elastic. But as we age, the amount and quality of that collagen declines. And …

A hand holds a paddle against a clear blue sky, preparing to hit a yellow pickleball. The scene suggests a bright and sunny day, with the pickleball clearly in motion. …

Dr. Sue Goldie and New York Times reporter John Branch recount how a private, years-long conversation about her Parkinson’s became a public story.

If you’re a caregiver for an ill or elderly adult, you’re not alone. Millions of others are right there with you. They know how rough it can be, and they …

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the “humble” coffee beans she’d grown up with on her parents’ …

Researchers are exploring the behavior of “death fold” proteins in the hopes of understanding why some cells die too soon and why others don’t die soon enough. faithiecannoise/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide …

A new report detected lead in popular protein powders and shakes — but urges moderation, not panic. Tatiana/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption toggle caption Tatiana/Getty Images/iStockphoto A Consumer Reports (CR) investigation …

As health insurance prices are surging, some companies are covering their employees’ medical plans. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR’s series Cost of Living: The …