A French civil servant functioned normally with 90 percent of his brain missing. How is this possible? Research reveals ...

From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

EVERYONE has bloating, stomach pain or indigestion now and again – but these vague symptoms can be a serious sign of cancer.

In May 2011, a severe health emergency was declared in Germany. Nearly 4,000 people fell ill, and 53 lost their lives.1 The ...

Journalist Sue Segar and photographer Thom Pierce recently visited Emalahleni in Mpumalanga to report on how air pollution is impacting the health of people in the area. In part 3 of this Spotlight ...

Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness spread by the blood-sucking kissing bug, is now found across 32 US states, with ...

Low iron levels, or iron deficiency, may cause a variety of symptoms or signs, such as fatigue, paleness, headache, dizziness ...

Scientists have identified more than 200 types of human papillomavirus, some of which have known links to cancer ...

Exercising in general boasts multiple health benefits—but exercising outside may help you get the most bang for your buck.

A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America's illicit opioid supply, and it's making overdoses significantly ...

The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.

Parasitic worms that infect moose can spread to livestock and other animals. A new antibody-based test can diagnose ...