In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.

A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.

As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.

I think probably it links to the problem of conscience — where it is, where it’s not.” In her 2014 book “Not Tonight: ...

Loss of support staff has slowed critical investigations of drug manufacturers. Little relief has materialized.

Scientists are worried about the future of the Million Veteran Program, which houses critical data for health research.

The foreskin-removal procedure raises tricky questions about medicine, consent, bodily autonomy, and sexual pleasure.

National organizations say indoor pools should close during storms. Not everyone’s convinced the policy makes sense.

Evolution is a work in progress, so it’s hardly surprising that some of the features it has built into the human body are still far from optimal. And of all those features, one of the hardest to ...

To survey the planet's vast biodiversity, some scientists are banking on environmental DNA, robots, and more.

As new AI technology is developed in the name of national security, questions about ethics and responsible use abound.

Digital sequence information has radically changed the way researchers look at the world’s genetic resources.