A new study has identified early-pregnancy gut microbiota signatures associated with the development of gestational diabetes ...

While glucose, or sugar, is a well-known fuel for the brain, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that ...

Schoolchildren born late in the year are at greater risk of developing mental health problems compared with their older peers ...

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced ...

The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against pathogens and foreign substances. An essential component of this system are pattern recognition receptors, which recognize non-self ...

Advanced imaging technologies are uncovering surprising roles for CD8+ T cells—not just in immune defense, but also in supporting tissue repair and regeneration.

Uterine cancer incidence and mortality rates are projected to increase significantly over the next three decades in the United States, with incidence-based mortality expected to be nearly three times ...

Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that an oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in ...

A new study published in The Lancet has raised urgent concerns about the global health consequences of recent cuts to U.S.

In the fight against cancer, immunotherapy - which aims to boost the body's natural defences against cancer - is experiencing remarkable growth. Most of these treatments are based on CD8 T lymphocytes ...

Investigating smoking cessation and waist circumference, this study highlights the role of leisure-time physical activity in ...