When humans are trying to grasp a complicated concept or solve a problem, they might suddenly feel like they have gained a deeper understanding or think of something they had not thought of before. This type of ‘aha’ moments, broadly referred to as ‘insight’, can play a key role in their ultimate ability to acquire new valuable knowledge or solve the problem at hand.

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body—helping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests there may be a hidden cost to our growing reliance on this technology.

Tel Aviv University-led research has found that infants prescribed acid-suppressive medications during their first six months of life had an increased risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity under certain study conditions.

A new study led by the University of South Florida reveals opioid control policies may offer broader public health benefits, including reducing instances of domestic violence. As policymakers continue to grapple with the opioid epidemic, this study highlights the power of research to inform effective public policy.

The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped COVID-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic’s “true origins.”