Researchers at Oregon State University have made an important advance in understanding the roles that gut bacteria play in human health.

Radiotherapy, a common treatment for cancer, is one of the most effective ways to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. 

Children who spend half an hour a day outside in the sun reduce their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).

An imbalance of functioning in attention-related brain systems may help forecast the course of teen depression, according to a study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

Katie Golden began a symptom diary when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraines eight years ago. 

Extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux has been associated with an increased risk of premature death. 

Many mutations in DNA that contribute to disease are not in actual genes but instead lie in the 99% of the genome once considered "junk."

Eating a cup of blueberries, a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK.

Although there is ample evidence that air pollution—specifically airborne particulate matter—is associated with an increased risk of premature death, it is still not known which specific particles are responsible for this effect. 

For travelers who visit cities with high levels of air pollution, even a short stay leads to breathing problems that can take at least a week to recover from, a new study shows.