Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life.

Researchers say rapid tech and environmental changes have outpaced human evolution to our mental and physical detriment.

Our species is defined by a long list of cultural and genetic traits that set us apart from our ancient counterparts. New research suggests at least some key distinctions date back earlier than ...

A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the process differed from the evolution of chimpanzees. For the study, published ...

TFA linked to adverse effects on thyroid, liver and immune functions, but industry group says exposure levels are not of ...

Animal studies are often considered a first step in finding new drugs and treatments for human diseases, but a new review has discovered that precious few actually produce real-world therapies. Only 5 ...

(The Hill) – The persistent presence of humans and their infrastructure in U.S. national parks has yielded dramatic changes in the behaviors of large animals who live there, a new study has found.

Thanks to more than three decades of monitoring, researchers at the University of Granada reveal how human absence during the ...