Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming approximately 700,000 American lives each year. Now, groundbreaking research suggests that a simple change in cholesterol-lowering treatment could prevent nearly 50,000 deaths...

MIT researchers create DIY jab for extended birth control Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new self-injecting contraceptive that could offer long-term pregnancy prevention without requiring surgical procedures or frequent...

Report highlights decades-long disparity in child mortality A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that black infants and children in the United States have consistently died at twice the rate of...

In a groundbreaking discovery, Australian researchers have identified an active biological mechanism involving telomeres—protective caps at the ends of chromosomes—that could pave the way for innovative strategies to prevent and treat cancer. Telomeres: More than...

Nine Months in Space Raises Concerns Over Cancer, Brain Damage, and More NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months,...

Doctors express optimism but stress continued monitoring Rome, Italy – Pope Francis has reached the two-week mark in his hospitalization for pneumonia, with doctors indicating that he has passed the most critical stage of his...

New research suggests current B12 recommendations may be insufficient for brain health A recent study suggests that what is currently considered a “normal” level of vitamin B12 may not be enough to prevent dementia. Researchers...

A mysterious and fatal disease is sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming at least 53 lives since the outbreak began last month in the northwest region. This area is already grappling with a...

Revolutionary Gene Therapy Restores Vision in Children Born Blind In a groundbreaking medical achievement, British doctors have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with a rare genetic condition through...

Experts have uncovered a significant connection between walking patterns and the onset of dementia, highlighting a lesser-known symptom that could serve as an early warning sign of cognitive decline. With nearly 6.7 million individuals in...