Direct-to-consumer advertising works at selling drugs. A new study shows, though, that it may not work so well at promoting treatments that are significantly better than other options.

New study highlights the prevalence of misinformation among popular YouTube videos addressing sleep health.

Researchers found that surgical patients with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural health care — such as admission to an intensive care unit — compared to non-users.

We ask Avi Loeb, founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, to help us picture the scariest void in the universe.

Quantum computing simulation reveals possible wormhole-like dynamics.

Funding aims to help researchers turn their ideas into products and services that confront real-world problems.

Experts highlight the health and memory effects, offer suggestions for countering environmental disruptions.

Psychologist says chatbot is impressive — and may offer insights into nature of human intelligence once it “stops making stuff up.”

Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S.