Prenatal malnourishment may affect gene that influences long-term health, researchers suggest
The vanished snippets of genetic code may account for human's large brains, spineless penis, researchers say
Scientists ID toxin in American funnel web spider venom that could spur advances in treatments
Tissue engineering creates longer-lasting replacement for urinary tract injury, study finds
Some patients in clinical trials willing to undergo up to 2 tumor biopsies per study, researchers find
Men below the median are 7 times more likely to have sperm in the subfertile range, study says
Researchers say changes seen in collagen could signal worse prognosis, but more study needed
Finding expands understanding of apes' expressions and interactions, researchers say
FDA disregards its own mandate for data on women in clinical trials, researchers contend
While promising, more research is needed to see if technique really works
But more research needed before treatment can be released to the public, experts say
Researchers liken aggressive workouts to 'fountain of youth'
Research on insects is providing clues to genetic aspects of the disease
Study offers insights into whether humans might have same potential
Strong evidence suggests that the central nervous system is involved in both conditions
About half do not have sufficient numbers of brain lesions to confirm the disease, study finds
Hooked up to smart phones, experimental chip was faster, more accurate than standard pathology tests
Cancer patients given THC ate more protein, said food 'tasted better,' small study finds
Levels of BPA higher in Americans; Canadians have declared it a health hazard
Study found those who said they had used Benzedrine or Dexedrine showed 60 percent greater likelihood
But it may not be helpful for people with severe depression, one expert suggests
Typing in certain number sequences triggered feeling of corresponding word in user's mind
People taking Fosamax, other bisphosphonates had lowered odds compared to non-users, study found
Greater the loss, greater the risk, say researchers, noting finding is preliminary
But some experts question the usefulness of the study findings
Compared to daily aspirin, apixaban cut the odds by 55%, study finds
Foot bone shows permanent arch, much like modern humans, experts say
U.S. tax dollars contributing to more major new meds than previously thought, researchers say
Survival with neuroendocrine tumors rose from 5 to 11 months, studies found
Mouse study found malfunctioning ends of chromosomes cause host of age-related health problems
Newly detected DNA changes may eventually lead to better treatments, researchers say
Study may improve understanding of how other primates respond to mortality, researchers say
DNA analysis identifies ACDC, where calcification occurs in arteries of legs, feet
Noninvasive procedure spurred study volunteers to come up with fresh ways to solve a problem
Ready-made and easily stored, bioengineered transplants did well in animal trials
Finding suggests DNA may play stronger role in disease than previously thought
High levels in tumor cells predicted metastasis with 90 percent accuracy, study finds
Odor sensors may one day allow early cancer detection, Japanese scientists suggest
Both use patient's immune cells to launch attack on malignant cells, but the research is preliminary
Next step, experts say, is to find ways to repair damage done by the disease
Finding sheds light on how modern humans became a 'global species,' researcher says
Research zeroes in on patients with protection from drug-induced anemia
FDA panel's backing could pave way for important advance in the field, experts say
Study found professional shogi players used unique regions to play the chess-like game
18% don't trust measles-mumps-rubella shot, and 30% are undecided, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds
Details on gene-delivering 'capsid' could point the way to new drugs
Study found kudzu root raises blood alcohol levels, might dampen desire for more alcohol
Patients found as high risk four times more likely to have cancer spread, study found
Scientists say two methods hold promise for research, but no cure in sight
Preliminary research shows it may reduce fatigue, but intense doubt remains