Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function ...

People who are exposed to certain forever chemicals may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according ...

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one ...

Splinters are everyday injuries commonly involving a small shard of wood, glass, metal, plastic, or a thorn that becomes embedded in the skin and the soft tissue underneath.

The high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet has been growing in popularity in recent years, following claims of rapid weight loss.

A study led by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy found that the fatty insulation protecting neurons can be harmed when we go without sleep, compromising our mental processing.

Death statistics for 2025 are not finalized, but preliminary data suggest that around 3.05 million deaths have been recorded.

Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person.

Most of this waste in the US is eventually used to bulk up building materials, or simply dumped. It's estimated that more ...

A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

The powerful storms battering the Jersey Shore this winter have revealed the ruins of an old wooden ship buried beneath sea ...

Winter's brutal grip on the US East is not letting up, with the coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures that will ...