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Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the ...

Alongside other University of Oregon researchers, human physiology doctoral student Jessica Atencio set out to find the ...

Both men and women report higher sexual satisfaction with aging, but women may especially benefit. One study found that women ...

Uncover the untold love story of astronaut Sally Ride. "Sally" premieres June 16 on National Geographic and the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Why space wrecks the human bodyIn this week’s episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maarouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what ...

The NIH archives of the Human Genome Project could fall victim to Trump administration cuts, writes a former archivist.

Why cancer rates are rising in young women—and what to do about it A recent report found that women account for two-thirds of all cancers diagnosed in people under 50. But it's not all bad news.