New findings published in Nature Communications show that four genes may contribute to the risk of abdominal hernias.
Have you ever wondered how Rudolph's nose helps get him around the world on Christmas Eve?
Researchers at Yale University discovered that ketamine--a type of anesthetic typically used before a medical or dental procedure--may be helpful in treating chronic overeating tied to depression and chronic disease.
The girl, who underwent a rare quadruple-organ transplant in November, just met the parents of her donor last week
New findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) show that women with low-risk pregnancies who plan to give birth at home with the help of a midwife should be safe-with no increased risk of harm to the baby when compared to a planned hospital visit.
Is there a link between gum disease and breast cancer?
Black raspberries, the next super food? Researchers found that black raspberries that are grown in Central Europe have greater health benefits compared to their better known cousins raspberries or blackberries.
Ambien, sold as zolpidem, helped to reduce stroke risk in mice, according to a new study.
The U.S. Food and Drug (FDA) recently proposed a rule that would ban minors from using tanning beds-requiring anyone under 18 to sign a waiver regarding health risks at the first session and then every six months following.
Christmas spirit is alive and well as the holiday season fast-approaches. And now, scientists at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have pinpointed this feeling of joy and nostalgia to certain parts in the brain.
A new discovery could offer valuable new insights into understanding and even treating autism. For the first time ever, scientists have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior.
Scary movies really are blood-curdling, according to a recent study.
