Category: Health

Argentine scientists have identified a mechanism that allows pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin, to become resistant to damage.

Breathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, according to a mouse study

An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that large swings

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all childbearing-age women. The condition occurs when a woman’s body produces too much of

About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions

A new brain–heart clinical practice guideline takes a holistic approach, integrating neurologic and mental health evidence with guidance for cardiovascular disease as many brain and

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified and described a previously unknown recessive neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing immune complexes (IgA-ICs) in the glomerular mesangium, leading to mesangial

Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery.

Treatment-resistant depression affects a large proportion of people with major depressive disorder, and while ketamine offers rapid relief, its antidepressant effects fade within a few

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.