As for why cortisol varies throughout the day: "Cortisol is very important in helping a person transition from sleep to wakefulness," Zalzala explained. "This triggers a 'morning cortisol surge' -- a ...

Hardcore endurance athletes have tracked the metric for decades, but it is increasingly touted as a measure of fitness and health for the average person.

Emma Mendelssohn, 22, from California, has been battling several chronic illnesses since she was 12, culminating in her needing an emergency liver transplant.

Prosper was sentenced to jail for a minimum of 49 years in March, which the solicitor general branded as "unduly lenient".

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A new report reveals contaminated beach conditions in Washington, raising health concerns for summer visitors.

Two university hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies — advances that could help recover would-be heart donations that too ...

A new scientific discovery is offering a promising breakthrough for people struggling with hay fever and asthma triggered by pollen. Scientists have found a way to stop allergic reactions caused by ...

Dr Derbyshire explained that mint tea contains active compounds such as rosmarinic acid and menthol, which “exhibit ...