Women are around 50% more likely than men to develop COPD, the umbrella term for chronic lung conditions, such as emphysema ...

Dental caries (tooth decay) is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may even ...

Brain metastases often occur as a result of advanced cancer, and despite medical innovations, are still associated with a ...

UC researchers created a lab-on-a-chip system to track a patient's cortisol levels. It consists of a disposable collection ...

Parents' genes—even when not directly inherited by a child—may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, ...

A recent doctoral dissertation reveals that adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, predispose adolescents ...

In recent years, the world has seen a surge in new and deadly infectious diseases, posing a major threat to global health.

Looking at your biological age—how old your body really is—can give a clearer picture of your heart disease risk than ...

PFAS are found in multiple everyday products, such as cosmetics, outdoor clothing and coated pans. This is because of their ...

A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins. The new pill ...