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Food poisoning is the worst! Researchers have turned to viruses to explore what bacteriophages can do to keep stomach bugs at bay.

It is often necessary to treat produce for insects in order to transport crops out of quarantine areas. Fumigation with methyl bromide, one of the most common treatments, is in the process of being phased out because of ...

A new antibody developed preclinically showed that it could potentially cure metabolic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. The new antibody worked by targeting the hormone aP2, which is also know...

Researchers found eating unhealthy food in front of a mirror made them less appetizing. People don't want to see themselves making unhealthy food choices, it turned out.

Older blood pressure drug, ACE inhibitors are not better than ARBs. Both are safe and effective, although ARBs are better tolerated by patients and have fewer side effects.

Researchers in Boston looked into the case of a 25-year-old former football player who died in 2013 and was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The young man's case may bring new information about this...

A report by the UK-based advocacy group Alzheimer's Society has found that many people who suffer from dementia are no longer able to remain socially active as a consequence of their condition. Researchers have suggested...

A new free app by Public Health England and National Health Service can track how much sugar food and beverage contain. Parents are urged to use it to determine the sugar content of their children's food and drink.

A gene that is known to suppress the growth and spread of many types of cancer has the opposite effect in some forms of colorectal cancer, University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers have found. It is a finding...

Past studies have suggested that babies conceived through IVF are at higher risk for birth defects compared with naturally-conceived babies. However, a new study in New York offers reassurance to couples that want to try...

The FDA approved 45 drugs with never-before-sold ingredients in the U.S. last year, surpassing 2014's total of 41 approved drugs. Rising prescription drug prices, R&D challenges, and the development of new cancer treatme...

A study found push notifications reminding people of new emails has become a toxic source of stress. Health experts recommended turning off the feature and using it only when necessary.

Zika virus was found in returning U.S. travelers who took trips to infected regions including Brazil, Puerto Rico, Colombia and El Salvador. Cases of transfusion-associated and sexually-transmitted Zika cases were also r...

Anxiety may have good effects on the body. Being anxious allows the threats to reach the motor cortex of the brain more quickly, initiating a fight-or-flight response that can be used for survival, especially in dangerou...

Superfoods are known to have several health benefits such as reducing cholesterol levels and improving eyesight. A new study revealed that superfoods such as black raspberries may be beneficial in helping you lose weight...

Is the stethoscope dead and already replaced by high-tech imaging and other heart tests? Experts highlighted the value of auscultation or listening to the body for signs of disease, which this iconic medical tool continu...

(University of Connecticut) UConn School of Dental Medicine's Dr. Avinash Bidra is the lead author of the first national clinical practice guidelines for caring for patients with teeth restorations such as crowns, bridge...

(Elsevier Health Sciences) Although the field of urology remains largely male dominated, the proportion of female physicians specializing in urology has increased from less than 0.5percent in 1981 to 10 percent today, an...

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Microbiota regulate the ability of lung dendritic cells to generate immune responses.

(DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases) In Parkinson's disease, the protein 'alpha-synuclein' aggregates within neurons of patients and appears to propagate across interconnected areas of the brain. How thi...

(Cancer Research UK) A newly-launched Cancer Research UK study could be the first step towards exercise training being introduced as a new NHS treatment for prostate cancer.

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified 428 distinct disease conditions that co-occur in people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FAS...