Study found drug used for one condition also targets genes affecting different blood disorder
Device implanted directly in the heart, but questions remain about long-term use, safety
Brain scans suggest possible link between the two
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say
Xiaflex up for FDA approval later this year, but some experts think injections required would be a tough sell
Study finding contradicts common belief that the opposite is true
Interaction between pollution and molecules produced by nature may lead to lung cancer, researchers say
With her legendary father stricken, May May Ali works to raise awareness of his devastating disorder
Scans show abnormal circuitry in people who fixate on their flaws, real or imagined
People may prefer their gadgets to sound friendly, not look human, researcher says
Patients who don't respond to drugs might benefit, but larger trials needed
Say they now have the 'playbook' for battling acute myeloid leukemia
Link observed in laboratory cells, mice and humans
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways
Experimental robotic technology may someday help people with amputations as well, experts hope
Brain structure may predict math improvement more than intelligence, study finds
They're working on human trials designed to make it easier to attack AIDS-causing virus, according to published reports
Early study tested the noninvasive treatment on smokers
But it's too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on market
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggests
Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions
High cure rates, few side effects may make this the standard treatment, experts say
Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer's, breast cancer
They pinpointed the tiny area activated by viewing '1' but not 'one'
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis disappeared for one-third of patients after process
But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed
'Prostatic artery embolization' didn't cause troublesome side effects in study
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say
'Cryoablation' might offer therapeutic option for cancer patients whose disease has spread
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought
The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists say
People with overactive version of a specific enzyme live less than half as long, research suggests
Scientists could distinguish physical from emotional pain, discomfort in study
But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages
Scientists report using chemicals to make the 3-dimensional structure completely visible
Microscopic hairs on the plants stab the blood-thirsty critters, study shows
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease
Study found men with higher levels of mineral were 60 percent less likely to develop disease
Gene therapy that helps prevent vision loss in canines may aid humans, researchers say
Heart, lungs and blood appear to have olfactory receptors, they found
Researchers dissect 19th century concoctions to find some medicinal secrets actually worked
In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep
Representation in studies is important for evaluating how treatments work for everyone
New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggests
People who received it had similar infection rate, higher risk of staph-related death than others
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's