How CRISPR could target the body’s epigenome—the software that controls our genes A handful of start-up firms are testing therapies that target specific epigen…

Proteins are responsible for most functions in the human body. However, their analysis, which is essential for understanding diseases, developing drugs and dis…

The waiting room outside the hepatology clinic at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi is suspended between hope and despair. One man stares silently at the floor, weake…

A Texas dad eating at a BBQ joint was "fatally crushed by the preventable falling" of a pecan tree, with staff at two local businesses letting it rot and decay…

Humanitarian aid is critical to controlling the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC due to armed conflict and distrust, with nearly 10,000 cases and 2,200 deaths sin…

Aging activates stem cells that increase abdominal fat cell production, explaining midlife weight gain. Blocking these stem cells could prevent obesity-related…

Americans' life expectancy and health have improved due to better treatments, public health efforts, and disease detection, with obesity and heart disease rate…

Pfizer and Valneva are seeking approval for a new Lyme disease vaccine after 476,000 Americans contract it annually. Hunters, a high-risk group, express cautio…

Dr. Freeman warns flavored yogurt, protein bars and plant-based meats often contain hidden sugars or unhealthy fats that harm heart health. Eating ultra-proces…

The CDC elevated its Ebola response to the highest level, deploying senior officials to Congo and Uganda, where the outbreak has killed over 2,000 and spread a…

Alice Springs faced 20 days above 40°C in January 2026, worsening health risks for remote First Nations communities already vulnerable to heat due to poor infr…