The fungi living in the body play an important role in health—here's what you should know about the 'mycobiome'

An international team of researchers has uncovered a promising new avenue for treating colorectal cancer, the world's third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. By analyzing patient-specific genetic data, scientists identified a protein system that could predict chemotherapy resistance and open the door to more tailored, effective treatments.

According to a recent study, 44% of people with chronic conditions who responded to a population-based survey experienced medication-related burden (MRB). The burden was most common among people with diabetes, heart disease, rheumatic disease or some other musculoskeletal disorder.

An innovative new pill could soon offer a new and affordable weight management treatment, following a successful clinical trial involving University of Bristol researchers. The results are published in a paper titled "A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial with open-label extension of Sirona, a hydrogel for weight loss" in Obesity.

Trains move through the world's subway stations in a consistent pattern: arriving, stopping, and moving to the next stop—and repeated by other trains throughout the day. A new study by a team of New York University psychology and linguistics researchers finds that our brains work much the same way when processing several words at once—as we routinely do when listening to others speak.

College can be a joyful time—of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19–25, brings attention to the struggles faced by students on campuses across the U.S., calling for increased education and resources.

Global mortality continues to fall. Life expectancy has improved to unprecedented levels and deaths in young children have plummeted. Yet for adolescents and young adults, especially those aged 15 to 24, little progress has been made, according to data from the latest Global Burden of Disease study. In parts of North America and eastern Europe, mortality in those aged 15–24 has actually risen in the past decade.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a new biological mechanism that enhances the production of myelin—a substance essential for proper brain function and nerve communication.

In a landmark moment at the ESMO Congress 2025, pivotal studies have unveiled compelling evidence that a new class of anti-cancer agents—antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)—can dramatically improve outcomes for patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer.

Doctors and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have developed a new treatment for epilepsy patients who don't respond to medication and aren't candidates for surgery. Their approach, published in Nature Communications, uses deep brain stimulation (DBS) that is tailored to each patient's unique brain wiring.

The Trump administration announced that Boston-based drugmaker EMD Serono will lower the price of one of its leading fertility drugs as part of a push to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable.

We often hear the phrase, "You are what you eat." But what if it also applied to your children—even before they're born? Research from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) suggests it does.

Family caregivers for people with dementia report emotional strain from witnessing personality changes, physical exhaustion from providing intensive supervision, social isolation, and financial hardship. To receive counseling and information, they can call the Alzheimer's Association's free 24/7 telephone helpline to receive a care consultation and help create an action plan.

When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it's all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants.

There are almost 1.1 million licensed physicians in the United States. That may sound like a lot, but the country has struggled for decades to train enough physicians to meet its needs—and, in particular, to provide care in rural and underserved communities.

California will start selling low-cost insulin on Jan. 1, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to make lifesaving medications more affordable for folks with diabetes.

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching more than US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily.

We've known for a long time that women are more likely than men to have migraine attacks.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today launched SmartPath, a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform the entire pathology workflow for cancer care.