Will fears about the newly discovered Omicron variant pan out or is it just a lot of hype? Too early to tell, an expert warns.

People who report anxiety or depression are more likely to use "sextech," as a way to relieve their psychological distress, researchers find.

A new freeze-dried vaccine formula that looks a lot like green cotton candy has potential for use as a COVID-19 vaccine that wouldn't need refrigeration.

Voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant answer health questions, but how reliable is the info? New research reveals room to improve.

"Time-crystals are a striking example of a new type of non-equilibrium quantum phase of matter."

Low wind speeds and stale air are associated with as much as 45% higher incidence of contracting COVID-19 when people socialize outside, researchers say.

A common food additive alters gut bacteria. That may promote chronic inflammatory conditions, including colitis and colon cancer.

A free, brief video shows kids how to take a few deep breaths, which research shows really can calm them down in regular settings.

New research is "an arrow through the chest" for the theory that humpback whales sing to attract mates. Instead, their song is much closer to sonar.