Many people know it as a “hunchback” or “dowager’s hump,” but doctors use a different term: hyperkyphosis. Confusingly, it’s often shortened to simply kyphosis—even though kyphosis actually refers to ...

Shen Blossom is a wellness company dedicated to traditionally prepared herbal extracts and whole foods that support holistic health. Rooted in classical Japanese herbal practices, Shen Blossom ...

Thyroid cancers have different genetic changes depending on their type: papillary cancers often involve BRAF mutations, follicular cancers commonly involve RAS mutations, medullary cancers are ...

Autism is often considered to have a strong genetic basis. However, since the 1970s, cases have risen in a way that can’t be explained by genetics. “Genetics is stable, and it’s very infrequent when ...

East Java, Indonesia, is home to a volcano known as Mount Ijen. Nestled within a 12-mile-wide caldera and home to the world’s highest acidic crater lake, it is known for eerie, ethereal blue sulfur ...

People are often surprised to discover that Dr. Katie Rodan—a dermatologist—is an avid sun seeker. “My little secret is I love the sun!” Rodan told The Epoch Times. The former chief resident of ...

Fasting may support weight loss and metabolic health while activating biological pathways associated with healthy aging. Yet going without food for days—or even skipping a few meals—can be challenging ...

Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, M.D. Ph.D. writes a best-selling science newsletter, StayCurious Metabolism, where he strives to empower readers with deep knowledge of cutting-edge health science. The more I ...

When archaeologists opened King Tutankhamun’s tomb, they found gold, jewels—and licorice root. Three thousand years later, scientists are trying to figure out why ancient cultures thought it belonged ...

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's ...

A common belief is that eye bags are caused by staying up late, poor sleep, or skin aging. However, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner Chen Chun-ju told The Epoch Times that according to ...