New research suggests that the shingles vaccine Zostavax may protect against dementia, supporting the theory that viruses that affect the nervous system may contribute to neurodegeneration. The study, ...

A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Fluoride is having a rough day in the court of public opinion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of ...

Chimpanzees can change their minds when the facts no longer support their previous beliefs – a rational level of thinking that was once considered uniquely human. In a series of experiments designed ...

New peer-reviewed research adds to substantial body of scientific evidence highlighting the safety of natural kratom leaf ...