Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.

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During the day, Arizona Science Center is filled with kids and their adults learning about space, electricity and the human body. But on Friday, June 20, the downtown Phoenix attraction will offer ...

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It’s a long-standing joke, the kind you notice at the park or in passing on the street—dog owners who look strangely like their pets. But what if that resemblance isn’t just a source of laughter but a ...

Once considered a disease of the elderly, strokes are increasingly striking young adults—people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s—at an alarming rate. According to new data from the Centers for Disease ...

Cannabis use among older Americans has climbed dramatically, with 7% of adults 65 and older now reporting recent use. This rise isn't just in numbers but also in diversity older users today are ...