Health

Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Syphilis cases have soared in Europe over the last decade and become, for the first time since the early 2000s, more common in some countries than new cases of HIV,...

There are many reasons a person may suffer bouts of shaking or cramps, though hydration and rest can often alleviate the affliction. Uncontrollable shaking is not necessarily a sign of serious illness, but it...

by Albert Einstein College of Medicine A drug belonging to a new generation of acute migraine headache treatments was found to eliminate pain and reduce bothersome symptoms for people with migraine in a large-scale trial reported...

by British Medical Journal A study published by The BMJ today reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and and an increased risk of cancer. While cautious interpretation is needed, the findings add to a growing...

Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the evidence cannot establish a direct causal link, researchers said on Thursday. The findings of...

In recent decades, treatment options for people with cystic fibrosis have improved dramatically. The newest drugs, known as potentiators, target a protein called cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, which is mutated in people with...

Young children are more likely to suffer severe, even life-threatening complications from the flu, but only around half of children in the US get the flu vaccine. A cheap and simple pamphlet about the flu,...

A sex therapist offers expert advice and tips you can try at home to overcome impotence problems. By Sarah Berry Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erect penis...

There's a reason why your tummy keeps telling you it wants sugar, explains dietician Juliette Kellow. By Juliette Kellow Food cravings are usually our body's way of telling us we're hungry and it's time to eat. But...

By Markham Heid - Time If you’re one of the many homeowners considering using this summer to repaint your house or apartment, you might have been concerned to hear that, according to a just-published study...

Lisa Rapaport Moderate drinkers who quit may be able to achieve bigger improvements in well-being than the rest of us, a new study suggests. In moderation, alcohol consumption has been linked to improved quality of life...

Neural computation occurs in large neural networks within dynamic brain states, yet it remains poorly understood if the functions are performed by a specific subset of neurons or if they occurred in specific, dynamic...

Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, U.S. government-funded analysis found. Previous evidence has been mixed on whether the treatment might be linked with mental decline....

Our expert separates fact from fiction on essential hydration advice. By Kelly Pigram Trying to down eight glasses of water a day, without really knowing why? We feel you. Water is tipped as a miracle cure for everything,...

A three-fold jump since 1975 in the percentage of adults worldwide who are obese has been driven mainly by a shift in diet and lack of exercise, but genes do play a role as...

Can't shake a stuffy feeling in your sinuses, throat, ears or chest? Here's how to treat catarrh. By Dr Roger Henderson Constantly fighting the urge to clear your throat or unblock your nose? If your symptoms include a build...

Itchy, flaky scalp getting you down? Here’s everything you need to know about dandruff – including how to get rid of it. By Abbas Kanani If you’re plagued by dandruff, you’ll know just how uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing...

Clinical trials for the gene-editing component of the cure could start as early as next year if the Food and Drug Administration approves them. Hannah Knowles, The Washington Post HIV infects 37 million people worldwide,...

Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 6 million people worldwide, is caused by the buildup of alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain. The biological function of alpha-synuclein is still not well understood,...

by University of California, San Francisco Using advanced technology, scientists at Chan Zuckerberg (CZ) Biohub, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have discovered an autoimmune disease that appears to affect men with testicular...