In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.

Recent reports of burials of elephant calves are intriguing but it’s impossible to confirm that this was intentional.

AI ghosts, the recreation of digital versions of the dead, may sound like a wonderful idea to those dealing with the pain of loss but this technology could seriously disrupt the grieving process

When a baby is stillborn, parents, friends, and family may think that talking about it will be too painful. But it can actually help healing.

Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.

Simple activities, or "uplifts," like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.

People with chronic inflammation who live in poverty have an increased risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, researchers find.

"To our major surprise, in both samples we found that having bipolar disorder is far more of a risk for premature death than smoking."

Being a caregiver may not only help those receiving care, but also those giving it, according to a new study.