A rabid skunk scratched an Idaho resident, setting an exceedingly rare, deadly chain reaction that killed two people — the original bite victim and his organ transplant recipient, federal officials said

MIT engineers discovered a way to make solid particles of highly concentrated antibodies, suspended in a solution. The advance represents a major step toward re-formulating antibodies so that they can be injected using a standard syringe.

<p>New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do no…

Cervical cancer usually does not cause symptoms until it is advanced. A new guideline makes it easier to detect when precancerous changes are already developing.

Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Growing evidence shows that daily eating habits can meaningfully influence long-term colon health, especially as colorectal cancer increases in younge

Research suggests a surprising link between blood type and stroke risk, with people carrying one specific group A blood type facing a higher likelihood of stroke before age 60.

What you gain in a day by staying up late might be curtailing how long you live, according to a new study linking insufficient sleep to a lower life expectancy.

Psychiatric disorders display high levels of comorbidity and genetic overlap^1,2, challenging current diagnostic boundaries. For disorders for which diagnostic separation has been most debated, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder³,…

The GLP-1 craze isn't going anywhere, but it is changing course.

Flu rates in Connecticut have begun to spike, with hospitalization rates expected to increase as the winter continues, according to medical experts.

Health officials say lower vaccination rates have contributed to the surge in cases.