A recent review and meta-analysis investigating protein intake conclude that consuming the recommended daily allowance is fine for most people, most of the time. However,...

People switching to a vegan diet - for January or for good - could reap health benefits such as weight loss and lower cholesterol, but...

Scientists who’ve studied the curious chemistry of the opioid tramadol use an array of adjectives to describe it: “unpredictable,” “messy,” “crazy.”Tramadol is unlike most other...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently approved a drug derived from fish oil as an adjuvant therapy for people at risk of experiencing...

The anti-inflammatory molecules are called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), and they have a powerful effect on white blood cells, as well as controlling blood vessel...

Doctors on Wednesday reported unusually good results from tests of two experimental drugs in women with an aggressive form of breast cancer that had spread...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide and in the United States, specifically. New research finds that excessive sleep considerably...

Hot weather can cause a spike in the number of babies being born early, a phenomenon that may harm infant health and is likely to...

Companies in the United States that had been selling products derived from umbilical cord blood — usually involving stem cells — without approval from the...

Researchers using a new method of assessing risk factors for prostate cancer have found an intriguing link between a lack of physical activity and an...

A U.S. pharmaceutical company behind an experimental Alzheimer's drug presented new results on Thursday, seeking to restore confidence in the resurrected medicine months after halting...

Typically, doctors advise people with type 2 diabetes to eat about six times a day. But this approach can lead to a vicious cycle in...

When babies are born with HIV, starting treatment within hours to days is better than waiting even the few weeks to months that’s the norm...

A new study shows that pulses of minimally invasive ultrasound waves improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's disease by immediately and...

Historically, doctors used metals to treat infections. Researchers think that this treatment method may be worth a modern reexamination.As an increasing number of bacteria develop...

Flavonoids are compounds that are naturally present in fruit and vegetables. Scientists have known for 20 years that they can help prevent colorectal cancer but...

There is a vast literature on the mysterious placebo effect. The latest paper to join this throng investigates how personality traits might play a role....

When Shaun Tierney was diagnosed with an aggressive form of kidney cancer in 2007, the prognosis was grim.Twelve years on, the 64-year-old is still living...

A new study adds to the evidence that sleep deprivation has a significant effect on our day-to-day functioning. The authors warn that if we have...

A new study has shown how the gut microbiota of older mice can promote neural growth in young mice, leading to promising developments in future...

Switching to renewables could cut the health impacts of air pollution from power generation as much as 80 percent by mid-century, experts say.Scientists and environmental...

New research in mice and humans suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria could play a key role in promoting the development of colorectal cancer. The...

People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather...

According to Chinese officials, doctors have recently diagnosed a third case of bubonic plague in a month. Although the plague is life threatening, it is...

Climate change will damage the health of an entire generation unless there are immediate cuts to fossil fuel emissions, from a rise in deadly infectious...

Sleeping problems can affect both mental and physical health. Now, a large-scale analysis in China highlights how insomnia might lead to potentially life threatening cardiovascular...

Pneumonia killed more than 800,000 babies and young children last year - or one child every 39 seconds - despite being curable and mostly preventable,...

As scientists delve deeper into the nature of Parkinson's, the more it appears that it is highly varied, suggesting numerous subtypes. A new review proposes...

Using mice, scientists have revealed for the first time how stress hormones control fat and sugar levels over a 24-hour cycle. In addition, they have...

Doctors consider a variety of factors to determine a person's risk of experiencing cardiovascular events, including age, smoking history, and blood pressure. But changes to...

Wearable activity trackers may pave the way for a better method to predict short term death risk, suggests a new study, which found that exercise...

New research in mice suggests that exposure to a biodiverse soil may improve mental health by raising levels of a bacterium with anxiety-relieving effects.Intuitively, we...

Scientists have identified a certain type of gut bacteria that may raise the risk of bowel cancer by up to 15%. The research method used...

Genetic tests sold online or in stores may produce false results, warn genetics experts in the UK.When one of these tests indicates a “health risk,”...

For the first time, a new study has observed that cerebrospinal fluid washes in and out of the brain in waves during sleep, helping clear...

Labelling fast-food menu items with calorie counts only leads to a slight, short-term decrease in average calories purchased in the United States, a study published...

New research concludes that there is not enough evidence to justify the use of medicinal cannabinoids to improve mental health.A recent paper on the findings...

Does drinking more alcohol shrink the brain, or does a smaller brain volume actually predispose individuals to drink more alcohol?Excessive alcohol consumption carries many risks,...

Humans are constantly learning new things. This ability helps us to grow and adapt to new situations daily. But a new study suggests that different...

Using sound cues, scientists have made study participants solve puzzles in their sleep.In dreams, fragments of reality, imagination, and memory intermingle in timeline-agnostic narratives that...

One toke for the road could end up being a total bummer for drivers who smoke pot, with several companies in the United States preparing...

As scientists design novel ways to attack cancer with chemicals, some researchers are focusing on exercise. Researchers believe that keeping active is an effective additional...

New research suggests that the best time for people with hypertension to take their blood pressure pills is at bedtime rather than in the morning.It...

When cells in the human body age incorrectly, this can sometimes make it easier for cancer to develop or spread. For this reason, scientists are...

If you’ve been tuning into any lifestyle blogs, magazines, or pop by health food shops of late, there’s a very likely chance that you’ve stumbled...

Researchers believe that stress and cardiovascular health are linked in some way, but the association is not yet fully clear. A large-scale new study has...

Pain perception is essential for survival, but how much something hurts can sometimes be amplified or suppressed: for example, soldiers who sustain an injury in...

A recent study found that scoring verbal memory tests according to sex can alter who receives a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by as...

Retired subway and bus driver Stanley De Freitas had just celebrated his 70th birthday when he started coughing, tiring easily and feeling short of breath....

Vitamins are essential for good health, but consuming too much of certain vitamins can be damaging. A recent study explored B vitamin intake and the...

Some people become more anxious as they attempt to relax because relaxing interrupts their worrying, according to new research.Although the intent of relaxation exercises is...

New research finds that people who tend to walk more slowly at the age of 45 present with signs of premature accelerated aging, both physically...

There are scores of things to worry about when living in a foreign country, but that shouldn’t be an excuse for your health to be...

A new study finds that exercise not only causes muscle fatigue but could also affect the brain. The authors conclude that overexercising might reduce our...

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are one of the biggest threats to global health. As researchers scramble to find solutions, a recent study concludes that a compound...

New research on mice adds detail to the potential harms of combining sugar sweetened drinks with a high fat diet. Building on previous findings, that...

Many of the hundreds of e-cigarette users who have developed lung problems in recent months, some of them fatal, used black market marijuana products, the...

Diabetes can accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries harden. According to a new study in mouse models, increasing the levels...

Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal marijuana industry, have taken a hit from consumers as public health experts scramble to determine...

A review of 14 studies found that people with persistent headache or back pain were twice as likely to experience the other disorder as well.Chronic...

Although alcohol has been popular for millennia, and dementia is increasingly prevalent, scientists are yet to understand the relationship between the two. A recent study...

Using mouse models, researchers from the University of California Los Angeles have developed an experimental therapy that boosts the levels of a type of immune...

New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women in Puerto Rico and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of...

The complex ecosystem of the human gut influences our health for life, and new research shows it may be crucially shaped by the way we...

Exercise is important for helping people with Parkinson's disease achieve better balance and mobility, but it can be hard to keep it up. A Dutch...

Is vaping a useful tool for quitting smoking or just a new way of harming your health? Countries around the world are beginning to consider...

Scientists are hopeful that a new type of skin patch could replace needles as a method of flu vaccination. When they tested the skin patch...

Government experts have backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions.The treatment...

Alternative splicing is a complex but insufficiently understood process. It is crucial to the production of proteins necessary to cell health. Researchers now believe that...

Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV infection by providing blood cells that were...

A new study has concluded that following a threat, squirrels in the wild use the ambient chatter of birds to help determine when the danger...

Perceived stress may detrimentally impact oral health which, in turn, may lead to cognitive decline among specific elderly communities, according to two new studies.Oral health...

Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity.Eating habits in the U.S....

New research supports the idea that spending more time standing during waking hours can help to counteract some of the negative consequences of sedentary lifestyles.Compared...

Providing people with a safe way to manage their own care could be an effective solution to the healthcare burden of long term conditions. According...

The World Health Organization has welcomed a commitment by Facebook that it would direct users seeking vaccine information on its Instagram, Facebook Search, Groups and...

Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in wealthy countries and could become the world's biggest killer within just a few...

A small study has recently made two breakthrough discoveries. First, that the bacteria present in coronary (heart) plaques are pro-inflammatory, and second, that some people...

The largest study of its kind found new evidence that genes contribute to same-sex sexual behavior, but it echoes research that says there are no...

A recent, small scale study concludes that protein shakes, compared with high carbohydrate drinks, do not reduce muscle pain or speed up muscle recovery after...

Scorpion toxin targets the "wasabi receptor," a specific receptor in nerve cells that helps humans react to wasabi, cigarette smoke, and environmental pollutants. According to...

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) has developed a sensor that estimates the concentration of glucose in a living body by using electromagnetic waves.Unlike existing...

Family caregivers for dementia patients don't sleep as long or as well as other adults of the same age, a new study suggests.In an analysis...

Being with a romantic partner can bring many — and sometimes — surprising health benefits. Studies have shown that merely touching the one we love...

An estimated 92% of cancers caused by HPV could be prevented through vaccination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, adding that...

As cases of obesity and diabetes are on the rise, so are their complications. One complication that has recently been a point of focus for...

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet dangerous for humans but called for more research into...

Drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not as often or by as much as they used to, according to an...

A study published this week links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, but several outside experts expressed concern...

Some studies have identified links between sleep apnea and cancer. Now, new research reveals that rates of cancer are higher among females with pronounced symptoms...

New research looks into the chronic illnesses that people living with HIV are at most risk of developing.In the United States, over 1 million people...

A novel use of intense light therapy may help decrease the tissue damage experienced during heart attacks, reveals new research in mice. The study, out of...

Cancer's ability to spread throughout the body can turn a curable case into an aggressive and sometimes fatal one. A team of engineers and cancer...

Hearing loss in middle age is associated with higher odds of cognitive decline and dementia in later years, suggests a large study in Taiwan.Researchers tracked...

Prescriptions of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are soaring, and experts say that could be a reason overdose deaths have stopped rising for the first time...

Obesity has been, and still is, the subject of much stigmatization. A new, proof-of-concept study uses role-play to reveal the bias against people with obesity...

If you've received a vaccination, hip replacement or chemotherapy without suffering toxic shock, chances are you've benefited from a vast bloodletting of horseshoe crabs.Every year,...

Researchers have known about the pain relieving potential of cannabis for decades, but they have had to wait until now to determine how the plant...

Diet is already a key part of managing diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but new research adds to a growing body of evidence that it...

Extensive research into the role of the tumor suppressor p53 offers a greater understanding of the genetic mutations that are at play in various forms...

New research suggests that using controlled electric currents to stimulate certain parts of the ear could readjust the body's metabolic balance, thus reducing the risk...

For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients' family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests.Caregivers who reported verbal abuse were...

Complications after skin cancer surgery may be more common in smokers and former smokers, a U.S. study suggests.Researchers examined outcomes after "Mohs reconstruction," a procedure...

Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of...

New research confirms that shifting mealtimes to a smaller window, earlier in the day can aid weight loss. It also reveals that weight loss from...

Intensive care units (ICUs) can be extremely stressful for patients and families. Changes in the way ICUs are run may help mitigate that stress, two...

Taking a warm shower or bath before bedtime is a known way to improve sleep, but when's the perfect time to do it? A new...

Scientists have discovered that a certain type of immune cell could be a prime cause of pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. The finding could...

Because our feet change shape as we age, shoes that fit when we were young may become uncomfortable and unsafe in our senior years, a...

Medical research has changed how doctors diagnose conditions for the better. Read this Spotlight feature to find out about the top three "medical conditions" that...

Older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar, sometimes called “prediabetes,” usually don’t develop full-blown diabetes, a Swedish study suggests.Researchers followed 2,575 men and women aged...

The buildup of defective tau proteins is a prominent feature of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. The faulty proteins form tangles that disrupt brain function...

Earlier this year, a former U.S. Air Force captain took his first steps in 27 years. Paralyzed from a fall in 1991 that broke five...

Doctors often recommend certain dietary interventions — such as following a Mediterranean-type diet or cutting salt intake — in the interest of protecting heart health....

Recent research has revealed that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases that need treatment up to 5 years sooner than other...

Many of us are scared or repulsed by "minibeasts," such as insects and spiders. We often view such critters as pests, but these tiny creatures...

Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult to fight bacterial infections, such as pneumonia. Now, a study...

Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium for cardiometabolic health. In a new study, a food supplement...

A recent study concludes that social interaction might be more than just a pleasant pastime; it might help doctors predict an individual's risk of cognitive...

One global study that investigated the role of iron in a variety of health conditions has found that excess iron may lead to a higher...

Childhood viral infections that reach the brain may prime it for the development of autoimmune conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, later in life — this...

The theory that Parkinson's disease can start in the gut has gained further support in a recent study in mice. Scientists prompted toxic protein to...

New research reinforces the idea that the absence of certain bacteria in the gut can cause food allergy, a condition that affects millions of people....

A common class of drugs that doctors prescribe for a number of conditions — from bladder problems to Parkinson's disease and depression — may increase...

According to one new study, having high levels of calcium in the coronary arteries could be responsible for detrimental changes to the structure of the...

Chips, soda and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there's something else...

Scientists said Thursday they had found the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease in the brain years before patients show any symptoms, a discovery that could...

The main cause of failure in chemotherapy treatments is that tumors develop resistance to anticancer drugs. Now, a new study reveals how vitamin D can...

It is natural for a person's memory and thinking abilities, or cognitive function, to wane as they age — even if they are in good...

People's language could reveal clues about their future risk of developing psychosis. Scientists concluded this after studying the subtle features of people's everyday speech. Researchers at...

Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants — hoping to feel clean and fresh....

Medical reversal" is a term that defines instances in which new and improved clinical trials show that current medical practices are ineffective or misguided. New...

With the opioid crisis in the spotlight, scientists are searching for new ways to tackle pain. One group has turned its attention to a lethal...

Have you ever had an argument with someone of the opposite sex and realized that the two of you had different recollections of past events?...

Researchers may have found a way to stop cancer cells from defending themselves against chemotherapy. In a new mouse study, blocking a DNA repair pathway...

According to a new study, consuming 1 cup of blueberries each day might improve the metabolic markers associated with cardiovascular risk. Blueberries are delicious and nutritious;...

A recent discovery could help to explain further why living with dirt can benefit human health. Scientists have found that a bacterium that lives in...

Researchers from Germany and Switzerland have recently investigated the possible associations between conditions relating to mental health, such as depression and anxiety, and the presence...

Vegetarianism and veganism are growing in popularity. In this Spotlight, we ask why these dietary choices can ignite rage in some meat eaters. The answer,...

Currently, diagnosis of Parkinson's disease relies on a neurologist's professional opinion. Researchers behind a new study believe that an EEG may be a more effective...

New research shows that older adults who exercise regularly can perform everyday tasks more easily and gain independence.Insufficient physical activity causes around 3.2 million deaths...

New research tests a novel strategy for preventing holiday weight gain and proposes a psychological mechanism that explains why the strategy may work.More than 37%...

Following their study in rats, scientists have broken new ground in memory research. The finding concerns how the brain retrieves long-term memory and should open...

Evidence indicates that following a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, and cereals, can bring many health benefits, including protection against cardiovascular and metabolic...

The body has its own mechanisms for fighting cancer, but sometimes they are too weak to suppress tumor growth. Now, scientists have found that broccoli,...

New research suggests that a combination of high heat, toxins, and infections may be responsible for the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease among agricultural...

Researchers know that whole grains are good for health, but the mechanisms at play remain unclear. However, a recent study in humans and mouse models...

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles make up a common additive — E171 — used as a coloring agent in many products. So far, the additive's safety has...

Recent research has uncovered a cell mechanism that could help explain why smoking, alcohol, and other modifiable factors could raise the risk of developing the...

Researchers from Stanford University in California have found that extensive exposure to video games, such as Pokémon, during childhood activates certain regions of the brain. Pokémon...