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Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., so this may be a game changer.

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

Identifying problematic gene variants could help researchers develop better treatments.

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"I really don’t think it’s that crazy."

A new study links Parkinson’s to the body’s immune response to the accumulation of a certain protein.

People bitten by the Lone Star tick can develop a sudden and dangerous allergy to pork, beef, and lamb.

Nine out of 10 people with Parkinson's report a decreased sense of smell.

Look out for the bull's-eye.

Blocking a molecule called LAP can train the immune system to attack cancer cells and remember them in case they try again.

A drug already on the market could help protect diners’ guts against small amounts of gluten, thereby reducing fears of cross-contamination.

Bacteria's physiology could potentially be used to make all kinds of new drugs.

A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

This gene may give scientists a new tool to understand the eating disorder—and steps toward potential new treatment.

Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse by Rembrandt van Rijn. De Lairesse, a painter and art theorist, had congenital syphilis that deformed his face and eventually blinded him.

The origins of syphilis may be one of the greatest (and grossest) health mysteries of our time. What we do know is that, throughout history, people were quick to point fingers at each other.

Contrary to prior reports, the new study found that living with a cat before birth or in childhood did not increase adolescents’ risk of experiencing psychotic episodes.

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Prolonged exposure to dirty air can lead to an increased risk of hypertension.

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Scientists say Toxoplasma gondii can hack into and rewire a host’s immune system to suit its own purposes.

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A new study suggests that the breakup and subsequent turmoil allowed one TB strain to spread and evolve.

Resveratrol, a humble antioxidant found in grapes, nuts, and berries, can significantly reduce the hormones that create hormone imbalances in women with PCOS, and improve insulin sensitivity.