Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person. For ...

Scientists have uncovered the oldest known genetic diagnosis of a rare inherited disease, thanks to advances in ancient DNA ...

“Lub-dub…lub-dub…lub-dub…” That’s the sound a healthy heart makes as its valves close after each pump. Your doctor wants to ...

These cells act like cleaners. They remove waste, broken proteins, and old cell parts so that the brain can continue working ...

Researchers found that the risk of depression increases with the number of cigarettes a person smokes. The study also showed ...

The chemical is known as thiepine, or 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-thione (C₆H₆S), a ring-shaped sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon produced in biochemical reactions. When examining the molecular cloud G+0.693–0.027, ...

After a nuclear or radiological accident, knowing who has been exposed to radiation—and how much—can save lives. But ...

A new study has looked into this and found that about one in six people who stop antidepressants may feel sick or ...

In the early stages, many people with colon cancer don’t feel sick at all. That’s why regular screening is important. Doctors recommend that people over 45, or those with a family history of colon ...

Many people see themselves as night owls. They feel more alert in the evening, enjoy staying up late, and often struggle with early mornings. While this schedule may feel natural, new research ...

There are also health problems that can cause or worsen high blood pressure. One of them is sleep apnea. This condition causes breathing to stop for short periods during sleep, which can raise blood ...

One big reason is that the sofa feels casual and relaxing. When you’re on the couch watching TV or scrolling through your phone, your brain isn’t thinking “it’s time to sleep.” You’re usually relaxed, ...