Women don't necessarily think men with beards are more attractive.

Any dog—even your own—can learn this valuable canine skill.

A genetic mutation that raises lung cancer risk was much more common among those born in Southeastern states than elsewhere in the U.S.

Fewer people are reading for pleasure, but getting lost in a good book has repeatedly been linked to substantial cognitive benefits

Recent research hints that systemic hormone replacement therapy for menopause may reduce the risk of dementia. But more data is needed to reach a definitive conclusion, experts told Live Science.

Cats lick each other for multiple reasons, and some are more mysterious than others.

Flying leads to positive emotions and optimism in Galahs

A green owl can nudge you to practice, but it doesn't replace talking to a person.

Nearly half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had a dormant virus flare back to life, and one family of viruses found in the majority of people was tied to lasting symptoms from long COVID.

Research suggests that using exercise as an outlet for anger and frustration may be counterproductive.

Here are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart.

Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia spend awake.

Female pied flycatchers can tell whether a male is paired or not based on song differences. Mated males sing shorter songs and repeat syllables less.

But don't go licking the railings.

Maternal cells that infiltrate children's brains during pregnancy take on different jobs in the brain and may persist into old age.

From heart stress to an increased libido.

When the heart's pumping function gets weaker, areas of the brain linked to memory show early signs of damage, a study finds.

Humans have fought countless wars over the millennia. Has there ever been a time when we weren't fighting?

A specific behavior might help explain the stereotype, recent research suggests.

Scientists are using the birds' skills to train AI medical tools.