"The 10 ugliest A-list movie stars" has a very different group of people than the "10 ugliest actors working in Hollywood." ...

Scientist Michel Brahic's new book delves into the world of prions, the culprits behind some of the scariest illnesses around ...

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather than the ...

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia are the four main types.

More than two million people have lost their vision, in whole or in part, to trachoma—a preventable infection that is widespread in areas with poor sanitation. Dr. Howard Forman writes that the ...

One of two new studies found most patients doing well six years after treatment. Another study found blood cancers in 17% of ...

Incorporating healthy habits in your daily life can help prevent heart disease, from choosing heart-healthy foods and ...

Diarrhea and chills can be symptoms of a number of different things, from dehydration and food poisoning to infections and GI ...

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone that helps the body ... Adrenal crisis can put the body into shock due to lack of blood flow and cause organ damage, which can be fatal. Although Addison’s ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in all other states and ... Alcohol accounted for more deaths than illicit drugs, which were the main factor in the death of 1635 people last year.

Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s structure and function. Several different heart ...