Scientists have made two important nuclear measurements that could help explain what happens inside some of the most powerful ...

Eating more plant foods has long been linked to better health. People who regularly eat vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and ...

A simple blood draw could one day tell doctors much more about a person’s cancer than many current blood tests can.

An old and inexpensive heart medicine may have a new role in modern heart failure care. Three studies led by researchers at ...

Walking may look simple, but every step requires the brain, nerves, muscles, and joints to work together. New Australian ...

Most people learn about their health through occasional doctor visits and yearly blood tests. These checks are useful, but ...

An ancient Egyptian tomb containing mummies, valuable burial objects and even a mummified dog is giving archaeologists a rare ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main forms are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People ...

Electricity substations contain complex protection systems designed to detect problems and prevent equipment damage or power outages. But some electrical faults can develop quietly, making them ...

The liver may have an unexpected ally in the brain. Scientists at McMaster University have found that a hormone called GDF15 can start a chain of signals in the brain that ultimately helps calm ...

Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, but many of its biggest risks can be treated with medicines that have been available for years. Researchers from Tehran University of Medical ...

Getting older can bring more experience and confidence, but it can also bring stiffer and more painful joints. Many people respond by moving less because they worry that exercise will cause even more ...