Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is...
New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's disease.
Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease -- aortic valve stenosis -- progresses differently in males and females.
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease, and most likely other tick-borne diseases as...
Researchers have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person's future health and aging.
Researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular pathway leading to devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be...