ScienceInsights

Bald spots have several possible causes, and the right treatment depends on finding yours. Here's what actually helps.

Practical ways to eat less without feeling deprived, from boosting protein and fiber to managing sleep and metabolism.

Your thoughts at bedtime can help or hurt your sleep. Learn practical mental techniques like imagery and the cognitive shuffle to fall asleep more easily.

True memories of birth aren't possible due to how the newborn brain develops, but science explains why some people feel certain they remember it.

Hairline fractures and sprains can feel surprisingly similar. Here's how to tell them apart by pain pattern, tenderness, and how they heal.

Fruit contains sugar, but fiber and nutrients change how your body processes it. Here's what the research actually says about eating fruit.

Dizziness and nausea together often point to inner ear issues, but blood pressure, dehydration, and anxiety can also be the culprit. Here's how to tell them apart.

Not sure if your water broke? Learn how to confirm it, what to do next, and when to head to the hospital.

Rizatriptan can interact with common medications and herbs. Learn which drugs to avoid, which require dose adjustments, and when the medication isn't safe to use.

Herpes symptoms usually appear within 2–12 days of exposure, but many people never notice them. Here's what to expect and when testing makes sense.