A fungus living in the human gut may have an unexpected role: helping the intestine withstand damage caused by radiation. Chinese researchers have identified Mucor racemosus, a filamentous fungus that can live in the gut,...

A boy who spent hours using a laptop directly on his stomach developed a distinctive, net-like skin rash that later worsened and began peeling, highlighting a little-known risk of prolonged exposure to device heat. Doctors...

New Zealand has taken a closely controlled step toward psychedelic-assisted mental health treatment by allowing two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to eligible adults with severe post-traumatic stress disorder. The decision by the medicines regulator...

A new study from Japan suggests that people may have a better sense of their own longevity than expected. Researchers found a clear link between how long older adults believed they would live and how...

Pilots and flight attendants may face a greater risk of dying from certain radiation-related cancer because of repeated exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitudes, a new study has found. The research, published August 17...

Louisiana health officials are urging residents and visitors to take extra precautions after a spike in infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially deadly bacterium commonly found in warm coastal waters. The warning...

Scientists have uncovered a new survival strategy used by Candida auris (C. auris), a drug-resistant fungus that has become one of the world’s most concerning healthcare-associated pathogens. New research suggests the fungus can hide inside...

TL;DR: A new study suggests that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may help slow the spread of cancer by disrupting how cancer cells use cholesterol. Researchers found that the drug interferes with a newly...

A lawsuit filed against OpenAI has renewed questions about the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare after a Florida man alleged that advice from ChatGPT delayed him from seeking emergency medical treatment. The complaint, filed...

For decades, scientists and futurists have debated one question that seems pulled from science fiction: How long can humans really live? New research suggests the answer may be far lower than some longevity enthusiasts hope....