Evidence is mounting that multiple sclerosis (MS) may be triggered by one of the most common viruses in the world.

The rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere is detectable and measurable in the blood of its human inhabitants, a new study suggests.

Bacteria that live in our mouths and intestines can 'disarm' the proteins that trigger allergic reactions to peanuts, a new study has found.

Melatonin is typically considered safe and well-tolerated for short-term use among those who are not pregnant or ...

A tiny fish has shown signs of a remarkable level of intelligence in mirror test experiments, not only recognizing itself in ...

Repurposing treatments to treat multiple conditions is quicker, safer, and less expensive than developing new ways to manage ...

Not only do our brains appear to generate new neurons into adulthood, but those of superagers contain far more brain cells in development than those of healthy peers, new research has found.

Dementia is an umbrella term to describe cognitive (thinking) problems that are severe enough to affect everyday life. There are many types of dementia – such as Alzheimer's disease, which is the most ...

With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.

As we wait for the historic Artemis II mission – with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen on board – NASA has announced major ...

More than 1,300 Victorians have joined a class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging its talcum powder products left them with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lungs), and other ...

Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they lived in the same areas tens of thousands of years ago.