Scientists have developed a high-tech bracelet called the Nightwatch, which detects 85 percent of all severe nighttime epilepsy seizures — a much higher percentage than...

Three compounds, connected by their mention in the story of Jesus' birth, may provide benefits beyond their gift of seasonal joy. Here, we investigate their...

Humans are unable to reverse the effects of hearing loss, but a biological process found in other animal species may hold the key to reversing...

New research that features in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) discovers that a compound present in green leafy vegetables helps...

Women with current migraine have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent large observational study.The study also found that migraine...

New research investigating the effect of gut microbiota on the efficacy of type 2 diabetes drugs suggests that the composition of gut bacteria may explain...

Kefir has shot to fame over recent years for its potential health benefits. Using sound technology, Russian scientists believe they have found a way to...

A sprayable anticancer gel that rouses the immune system could help stop tumor recurrence and spread after surgery.Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles...

For most people who take statins to lower cholesterol, the risk of side effects is low compared to the benefits, according to a recent scientific...

Excess waist fat is common in many people with a high risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a recent European study.The study, called...

A recent study in rats reveals that a now-banned herbicide and a common food-derived chemical can work together to produce symptoms similar to those present...

New research has found that very shy people are more likely to have anxiety, possibly at debilitating levels, during a hangover. The findings also suggest...

Doctors may find it hard to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before the obvious symptoms set in, and many of the current tests for it are expensive...

Scientists have created an experimental test that can detect cancer in less than 10 minutes. The test uses a DNA feature that seems to be...

A gene that helped protect our ancestors from a devastating plague outbreak may also help protect liver health in people with HIV, a new study...

New research, published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, suggests that nighttime exposure to artificial outdoor light, known as light pollution, may raise the...

A team of surgeons has successfully performed a face transplant for a 26-year-old man who had a self-inflicted gun injury. The team used facial skin...

When skin is wounded, the hair cannot regrow. In a recent study, researchers ask why this is and whether it can be reversed. They conclude...

New research shows that deep brain stimulation can tackle treatment-resistant depression. Stimulating a brain area called the orbitofrontal cortex led to "significant" improvements in mood...

Scientists have suggested a way to improve treatments that use viruses to attack cancer. It exploits the fact that cancer cells need a lot of...

A new study reveals that pulsed radiofrequency may help patients with low back pain that has not responded to conservative therapy. Low back pain affects millions...

A study about a new procedure for the treatment of obesity has raised some concerns. This is because, while the treatment leads to weight loss,...

Endurance training, resistance training, or high-intensity interval training — what type of physical exercise will help your body to stay youthful for longer? A new...

New research, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, reveals a novel mechanism that fuels tumor growth in breast cancer and may have a negative...

A neuroscientist has just found a previously unknown brain area. The newly identified brain region could inform scientists' efforts into curing neurological diseases such as...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects many people across the world. Due to symptoms such as abdominal pain, this disorder can have...

In a recent study, researchers found that adding a specific type of sugar to the drinking water of mice slowed down tumor growth and enhanced...

The largest genetic study of Alzheimer's disease to date finds that a "handful of gene variants" increases some people's risk of both dementia and cardiovascular...

New research, published in the journal Nature Communications, finds that a diet low in gluten may also benefit the health of people who are not...

A new study reveals how social media use could affect the self-perceived body image of young women.Recently, the effects of social media use on our...

Medical professionals have been discussing whether testosterone treatment can actually reduce depressive symptoms in men for many years. A recent meta-analysis attempts to draw a...

"The largest and longest feeding study to test the 'carbohydrate-insulin model'" concludes that a lower carb intake burns more calories, which may help people maintain...

Recent research sheds new light on the effects of cannabis on the brain. It reveals a complex pattern of potential harms and benefits that varies...

Exposure to a high level of noise on a regular basis can wreak havoc on the cardiovascular system, according to new research.The leader of the...

According to a recent pilot study, singing therapy might reduce some of the difficult-to-treat motor and mood symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a...

Many people face hair loss, but only a few experience it from as early as childhood. This occurs in a rare hereditary condition called hypotrichosis...

Scientists have confirmed that a protective cell mechanism can be disrupted in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. The mechanism protects cells against damage...

A long-held belief has it that some people have "better genes" than others, which predisposes them to living longer lives. A large new study, however,...

Scientists have developed a simple way of altering antibiotics that could make them much more powerful against infections caused by drug-resistant microbes. The method made the...

For the first time in decades, researchers have identified a new medication that can successfully treat major depression. Depression affects about 300 million people across the...

High levels of cholesterol can be harmful, and they can increase a person's risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke. A...

A new study now published in the journal Scientific Reports has identified three new subtypes of depression. The findings help explain why some types of...

Recent research into older adults confirms that loneliness is tied to a raised risk of developing dementia. The study also reveals that the effect ranges...

In this Spotlight feature, we will explain the biology of fear: why it has evolved, what happens in our bodies when we are scared, and...

Two new studies now suggest that a noninvasive eye scan could soon be used to catch Alzheimer's disease early. The world's population is aging rapidly and...

Do bacteria have an unlimited supply of nutrients in the gut? In the past, scientists tended to believe that the gut is a kind of...

As more and more people discuss mental health issues in public forums, it seems to be lifting some of the stigma surrounding the topic. New...

New research shows that sniffer dogs can diagnose malaria quickly and accurately, even when people do not exhibit any symptoms. Malaria was responsible for 445,000 global...

When treated with once-daily Ryzodeg®, people with type 2 diabetes achieved similar blood sugar control with half the number of daily injections, significantly lower total...

Have you heard of plant called Stevia? A member of the chrysanthemum family — a subgroup of the Asteraceae family — Stevia originally native to...