Despite physical ailments, scientists find that older adults are happier.

New law produces a 21 percent decline in soda consumption in Berkeley neighborhoods, study finds.

New research suggests social pressure exaggerates our fears about unsupervised children.

New compound, tested in mice, could reduce overdoses and possibly curb addiction.

Scientists project only three cities in North America could host the games by 2085.

Scientists aren't waiting for the first breakout to ready the state against disease.

A neuroscientist on the olfactory secrets that transform certain animals into superior trackers.

Slower aging rate helps neutralize health risks related to obesity and inflammation.

If confirmed, breakthrough would "completely change our understanding of the universe."

Scary sharks may be box-office hits, but a study shows ominous music could be harming conservation efforts.

Why every little thing he does is magic.

Highly fluorinated compounds found near industrial and military sites, affecting millions.