One of the most commonly used drugs on the market may be deemed a carcinogen by California. Acetaminophen, an active ingredient in popular pain-relief medications like Tylenol, Excedrin and Midol, has been on the state’s…

The deadly Wuhan coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV, has as of Wednesday killed nine people in China and infected at least 440. The US confirmed its first case — a man in his 30s in…

Six people has been killed by a mysterious virus with pneumonia-like symptoms in China. Authorities have confirmed almost 300 cases of the disease, though some experts say the figure may really be much higher. The…

Chinese state media said six people have been killed by a mysterious virus as authorities repeatedly increase the number of people that are infected. A map shows where the virus has spread, which includes both…

China is stepping up its efforts to stop the spread of a mysterious, deadly virus as millions of people prepare to travel to celebrate Chinese New Year. The 2019-nCoV respiratory virus has caused three deaths,…

Gut bacteria produce an appetite suppressant than can strengthen the effect of an exercise-based weight loss program. Share on PinterestA supplement may boost the fat-burning effects of exercise long after it has finished. The many…

Sepsis tends to occur in people with poor health or weakened immune systems. January 17, 2020, 10:47 PM 3 min read It might not be a household name, but it's deadly -- and common. One…

Concerns are mounting over a new, potentially fatal, respiratory virus that is spreading in Wuhan, China. Chinese officials said Saturday that 45 people have contracted the virus, four more than the last figure released. According…

It started with a few cases of what seemed like pneumonia. Chinese authorities reported on December 31 that 41 people in Wuhan, the most populous city in central China, were afflicted with a pneumonia-like illness.…

Global health policymakers have announced that they are investigating the emergence of a new virus — one very similar to the dangerous severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus — in Thailand and Japan, hinting at…

Everyone ages differently, but why is that? A team of researchers has pinpointed four "ageotypes" — main biological pathways for aging — that could help us answer that question.   Share on PinterestThe identification of…

Lowering an older person's systolic blood pressure to 120 mmHg or lower reduces the risk of heart disease, but increases the chance of kidney changes.   Share on PinterestOlder adults may need different guidelines for…

Although scientists continually refine cancer treatments, there is still much room for improvement. A new study, carried out in mice, focuses on salt. The researchers have successfully used sodium chloride nanoparticles to destroy cancer cells.…

A new, largest-of-its-kind study finds more evidence of the genetic underpinnings of schizophrenia. The findings may ultimately lead to the development of new drugs.   Share on PinterestResearchers have uncovered a new gene that may…

A new report carried out by German officials suggests that even though exposure to dangerous aluminum compounds in foods has been decreasing, we are still ingesting more of this substance than experts deem safe. What…

The hallmark symptoms of Parkinson's disease are motor symptoms that include shaking hands and slowness of movement, but specialists still do not entirely understand what causes this disease. Newly published research may now overturn prevailing…

New research in mice shows "for the first time" that scientists can use protons to administer radiation therapy in a matter of milliseconds, killing cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.   Share on PinterestA proton-based…

New research introduces an innovative hearing test that may help people who are unable to respond, such as babies or people who have had a stroke. The new test relies on measuring the dilation of…

A recent analysis of temperature trends suggests that the average human body temperature has dropped since the 19th century due to physiological changes. The authors of the new study also highlight potential causes of these…

Most of us are familiar with the physical health effects of smoking, but can the habit also affect our mental and emotional well-being? A new study suggests that it can, after finding a link between…

A new report has found that more than half of the people with mental health conditions currently confined in Los Angeles county jails would benefit from mental health treatment in specialized community centers instead of…

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump suggested Thursday in a tweet that he and his administration were a factor in the U.S. cancer death rate hitting a record low in 2017, but the American Cancer Society (ACS) refuted that…