A low dose of colchicine — a commonly used gout drug — helped reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with ...

New evidence shows how the Epstein-Barr virus can hide in B cells and drive the core autoimmune response in lupus, pointing to the common virus as a possible cause.

One study found that vitamin D may have anticancer effects, which could help reduce colorectal cancer risk. Another piece of ...

Some bacterial species, particularly some linked to inflammation, are associated with coronary artery disease, a common form ...

Drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee a day might help lower a person's risk of recurrent AFib episodes by as much as 39%, a ...

Vitamin D3 may help drastically reduced the risk of having a second heart attack, a new clinical trial has found.

A common chemical used in dry cleaning and for certain consumer products called tetrachloroethylene (PCE) may triple a person's risk for liver fibrosis, a new study reports.

Scientists have found that they may be able to use the retina's blood vessels to help predict a person's heart disease risk and see how fast they are biologically aging.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that flavanols, which are found in cocoa, tea, and berries, may help ...

Baking soda has been used as a home remedy for generations due to its antacid properties. Yet its benefits run even deeper, and new research may explain why it is an effective aid in the treatment of ...

Melanin is a substance present in the skin that produces pigment. Each person has a different amount of melanin in their skin. The variation of melanin is due to genetics and other factors. In this ...

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that extends from the lower portion of the brain to the lower back. Spinal cord functions include carrying signals between the brain and the rest ...