A rare genetic condition, Urbach-Wiethe disease, has left a woman named S.M. unable to feel fear due to damage to her ...

One thing about South Asian populations is that we do have a very different presentation of diabetes, partly due to our ...

Take a deep dive into the world of coffee beans and learn all about the different varieties, where they are grown, and what ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body's ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

New research reveals that standard screening misses most people with a common inherited cholesterol disorder. A Mayo Clinic study reports that current genetic screening guidelines overlook most people ...

Some viruses mutate more rapidly than others. Learn more about why that is and what that means for your health.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is strongly influenced by oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and impaired cellular resilience, all ...

West Hartford resident Jean Martin has the sickle cell trait and volunteered to be a part of the study. She said her and her ...

Born in Morristown, N.J., with virtually no immune system, Cora was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, a rare ...

A recent study validates that combining genetic and clinical data can predict the risk for pulmonary fibrosis in patients ...

Combining genetic features with clinical data improved the performance of a pulmonary fibrosis prediction score for people with rheumatoid arthritis. A new combined risk score that incorporates ...