Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, who drew criticism last month for sidestepping a direct endorsement of the measles vaccine during her confirmation hearing, has clarified that she believes ...

Scientists have discovered that a genetic change found in animals living at very high altitudes may help repair damage in the ...

In fact, metabolic health has come into greater focus recently, as the awareness around and tools for Type 2 diabetes (like ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). This disease causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the protective ...

A genetic mutation tied to keeping the brain healthy at high altitudes may point to a way to repair nerve damage, experiments in mice show.

The discovery could open up new ways for treating diseases such as MS by leveraging molecules that are already present in the human body.

About ten years ago, Jennifer Wells stepped off a boat while visiting Robben Island in South Africa. She immediately felt what she describes as ‘pins and needles’ in her feet, a pervasive pain she ...

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help protect against esophageal damage caused by GERD. It has a wide range of other health benefits, too.

Source: Zim’s tripartite social contract nears finality – herald Martin Kadzere Zimbabwe is finalising a landmark social contract between the Government, labour and the private sector, aiming to lock ...

A 75-year-old Maryland math teacher who died over the weekend was discovered inside her Baltimore elementary school, with ...

Subtle drops in activity levels detected by wrist-worn sensors may predict worsening disability in MS patients, per a study.

Curious whether fermented blueberries are better for gut health? Dietitians explain how fermentation changes blueberries, whether it actually boosts their benefits, and why regular blueberries may ...