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A recent clinical trial shows that two new drugs are far more effective than current treatments.

Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.

Do scientists know enough about gene editing to move forward with human trials?

Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a record high — 1,172 cases so far.

It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.

Cancer’s sweet tooth. Turning cancer cells into fat. Unveiling genetic secrets. Scientists are learning about cancer every day.

Two Apollo 11 astronauts question NASA’s planetary safety procedures.

Bats are being subjected to a deadly plague that may be threatening their existence. However, a new bacterial spray may help fight the fungus responsible.

A new study found a positive association between sugary drinks and cancer.

The animal we fear most? Spiders.

Our favorite over-the-counter medication has its limits.

Does wishing someone well actually affect their health?

How can a misfolded protein be behind some of the strangest and deadliest diseases out there?

Chinese scientist He Jiankui edited the genes of two babies to be resistant to HIV, provoking outrage. Now, a new genetic analysis shows why this was reckless.

We know exercise is necessary, but this research takes it to another level.

Despite the moniker, bedbugs evolved long before mattresses and even survived the K-T extinction.

No one should be drinking more than 8oz. a day. Here’s why.

We may be able to detect cancer soon by simply peeing on a stick.

One of the world’s deadliest diseases, malaria takes the life of a child every two minutes.

Believe it or not, for a few decades, giving people “milk transfusions” was all the rage.

“We inject one tumor and we see all of the other tumors just melt away.”

2019 is on track to becoming a record-high year for measles cases in the U.S.

Though eggs are back on the menu, some are trying to rewrite the script.

A bill in New York would let older kids get vaccinations against their parents’ wishes.

More vaccine-autism facts for the fact-averse.

Recently, “the London patient” became the second person in history to be cured of HIV. Now, “the Düsseldorf patient” appears to be the third, with the possibility of more on the way.

Good bacteria are our friends. We need to protect them.

Can the keto diet really help people combat acne, cancer and “brain fog”?

The spike in measles cases stems from three outbreaks in Washington and New York.

Omigod, they’re cute, but there’s peril in smooches and snuggles.