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People with anxiety or insomnia tend to have weaker immunity. The decline of a key immune cell may be a culprit.

Ecologically important Diadema africanum almost eliminated by unknown disease in Canary Islands

The U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A cup of this veggie has around the same amount of protein as an egg

Sophie Kinsella died at 55 after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms, treatments and why awareness matters.

In a little over ten years, organoid models – miniature, lab-grown clusters of cells that imitate real organs – have transformed how we study human development and disease while accelerating drug discovery. As a bonus, they’ve reduced our reliance on animal testing.

Your kidneys are the unsung heroes of your body. They work tirelessly to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure. Because they are so efficient, they can often function with significant damage before you ever feel pain. This “silent” nature makes kidney disease dangerous. By the time obvious symptoms…

Winter may have arrived, but your garden doesn’t have to hibernate completely. December is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tackle small but crucial chores that will make your spring planting smoother, healthier, and far less stressful. Even in the cold, there are tasks you can do…

Chronic dry mouth can signal xerostomia, dehydration symptoms, autoimmune disease, diabetes, or medication effects. Learning the key dry mouth causes doctors to evaluate.

Your metabolism changes significantly after 45. Arteries become less flexible over time. Your diet must adapt to these changes. Continuing to eat like a teenager is dangerous. Heart disease risks rise significantly in this decade. Cardiologists see the damage every single day.

Constant nausea may signal digestive disease or systemic issues. Learn what doctors check, key nausea causes, tests, and red-flag symptoms requiring urgent evaluation.