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The prevalence of celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disease, is increasing. The only treatment for CD is a gluten-free diet. However, the increasing prevalence of CD does not account for the disproportionate increase in...

Australian scientists may have found a way to stop deadly bacteria from infecting patients. The discovery could lead to a whole new way of treating antibiotic-resistant "superbugs". The researchers have uncovered what ma...

Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest but it can be remedied with surgery. Using a non-narcotic nerve-blocking drug has been found to reduce pain effectively after the procedure and shorten hospit...

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that smokers, who wouldn't typically be diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are still showing symptoms consistent with the diagnosis.

Scientists held a secret meeting to discuss the possible creation of synthetic human genomes from scratch. Such technology may pave the way for modifying human embryos and creating humans without biological parents.

Farmers in Nebraska are suing Monsanto for misleading consumers about the dangers of using its popular herbicide Roundup, which includes a chemical known as glyphosate. The WHO identified glyphosate as a potential carcin...

Uninsured kids received free dental services at Kool Smiles in Baltimore. The event called 'Sharing Smiles Day' provided kids with free tooth extraction, filling, root canal procedures and dental health education.

Celebrities have opened up about their struggles with mental health problems. One of those celebrities is Kristen Bell, who openly shared her experiences to help others.

How important is getting a deep sleep at night? Research suggests that REM sleep not only affects our physical and mental health, but it also helps consolidate our memories.

If you've always wanted to be a father, better limit your alcohol intake as early as possible. A new report suggests a biological father's drinking behavior has negative impacts on his unborn children.

Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health, but it can get worse. Fake cigarettes sold in the black market contain 500 percent higher levels of carcinogens such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and lead.

Here's another reason why you should log out of Facebook more often. A new analysis found that frequently checking your social media feeds can lead to body image issues and eating disorders in young adults.

MIAMI. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders. But treatment only works about half the time. Now, that may be about to change, thanks to a new way to diagnose...

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Family rejection increases the risk of two critical health outcomes that are common among transgender individuals -- suicide attempts and substance misuse -- according to...

(University of Missouri-Columbia) Two factors -- metabolism and gut microbes -- have been credited by researchers as key players in the fight against obesity. However, there is an ongoing debate about whether exercise or...

(Baylor College of Medicine) Baylor College of Medicine researchers report a new mechanism that helps cancer cells engage myeloid-derived suppressor cells.

(PCR) More than 12,000 interventional cardiologists and researchers are meeting to share the latest research, developments and best practice in interventional cardiovascular medicine to benefit a growing range of patient...

(University of Missouri-Columbia) In a new study, University of Missouri researchers have found that suture anchors, a less-invasive tendon repair technique, responded better to strength-testing after the surgery, suppor...

(McGill University) Researchers have uncovered a new molecular pathway for stimulating the body to burn fat -- a discovery that could help fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

(Queen's University Belfast) The sharing of genetic information from millions of cancer patients around the world could be key to revolutionising cancer prevention and care, according to a leading cancer expert from Quee...

(NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) Nematode worms may not be from Mars or Venus, but they do have sex-specific circuits in their brains that cause the males and females to act differently. Acco...

(University of California - Riverside) Now that she is a first-time mother of a six-month-old boy, Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, is especially happy to be one of five authors of the just published book, '50 Studies Every P...