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Researchers say two of the four known varieties of the HIV-1 virus originated in western lowland gorillas in Cameroon. Unlike a variety that jumped to humans from chimpanzees and caused the global AIDS pandemic, the gori...

Bacteria can bulk up immunity to invading viruses by "stealing" and using the invader's genetic information, researchers say. Finding could lead to treatment for human diseases and genetic condition.

A protein known as Glut1 has been found to affect young mice. But, what could this mean for human Alzheimer's patients?

IVF assisted reproduction technique led to birth of more than 63,000 babies in 2013, the latest year for which figures are available. Fewer multiple births seen as more women opt to have just one embryo implanted, report...

Endo International sells its men's health and prostate business to Boston Scientific. The deal is worth $1.65 billion, which is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.

Long-term use of paracetamols can increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Experts suggest that low dose of the drug over a shorter period is safe.

Eating excessive licorice-based candy can result in seizures. Excessive licorice can also cause other health issues such as high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and more.

Study involving thousands of Korean men and women shows that drinking coffee everyday can reduce a person's odds of clogged arteries that can lead to heart attack. Researchers think this may have something to do with the...

According to a study, abusive relationships start sooner than anyone realizes, with 20 percent of female high school students experiencing some form of teen dating violence.

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