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New research suggests that for some children exposure to extreme heat could lead to setbacks on key developmental milestones.

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with FDA Commissioner Martin Makary about the decline in testosterone in men in the U.S. and what his agency wants to do about it.

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

The average American spends up to five hours a day on their smartphone, according to research.

The future of healthcare for millions of people will get a key vote at the Capitol on Thursday.

Archaeologists in Britain say they've found the earliest evidence of humans making fires anywhere in the world. The discovery moves our understanding of when humans started making fire back by 350,000 years.

You may have heard about HPV testing and self-swabbing to collect the sample. Does that work as well? Here are the ins and outs of this newer option.

At least 51 babies in 19 states have been treated for botulism after being exposed to organic ByHeart baby formula. The New-York based manufacturer issued a recall of all its products last month.

Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

Subsidies that have made Affordable Care Act premiums affordable for millions of people expire at the end of the year.

Making better choices to lower your cholesterol can be a lot tougher than it sounds.