Margaret Osborne

When thriller writer Natalie D. Richards’ father died around eight years ago, she experienced grief in a way she never had before. Her life felt like it had splintered apart; her dad had instilled into her a love of reading and writing, and without him, she felt lost. On a whim, the Ohian author decided to take a trip to Southeast Utah. While driving along a desert road, she felt herself wake up from the haze that had engulfed her since his death.

Canines that smelled the sweat of anxious people were less likely to approach a bowl that might have contained food, indicating humans' emotions can affect dogs' behavior

Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why?

Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.

Though measuring animal intelligence is tricky, some animals show remarkable cognitive abilities that may rival our own.

Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.

Most Americans consume more salt than is recommended by the FDA. A Yale Medicine expert explains how to lower your intake.

The Vikings' reputation for bloodlust compared to other medieval fighters may have been exaggerated over the years.

A Yale Medicine cardiologist explains the nuances of taking daily baby aspirin to prevent either a first or repeat heart attack or stroke.

A Yale Medicine endocrinologist discusses steps women can take to prevent further bone loss from osteoporosis.