What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults ...

As the planet edges towards 1.5°C of global warming, a new study led by the Natural History Museum, London has revealed that ...

Scientists have created an intricate molecular map of the human body and its complex physiological processes based on the analysis of thousands of molecules in blood, urine and saliva samples from 391 ...

Even a common cold can trigger an intense headache, so one can only imagine the level of suffering caused by more serious ...

Regular alcohol consumption creates a cascade of health problems that often develop silently over years before symptoms become apparent. While many people focus on the immediate effects of drinking, ...

Articulating a comprehensive definition of health and disease has been a historically intricate task. The earliest conceptual frameworks for health and disease can be traced back to the ancient ...

Penn Medicine researchers will advance their understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive decline in individuals with Lewy body diseases, like Parkinson's, and identify biomarkers that predict ...