After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have shown in a new study how activity of 'good' microbes in the gut is linked to ...

Poor oral hygiene can also increase the risk of infective endocarditis (IE), a serious infection of the heart's inner lining or valves. This condition typically occurs when oral bacteria – especially ...

Among the nearly half of adults who didn’t wash their hands at important times, forgetting was the most common reason why.

A University of Minnesota expert writes, "One exciting new project we are working on aims to bring detection tools to the ...

Cancer scientists engineer a new type of antibody which could be used to boost the immune systems of patients fighting disease.

Oral hygiene is often overlooked. But our mouth is the gateway to overall well-being, and neglecting it can silently trigger ...

There is no evidence that mango detoxes your body directly. However, it may support your body’s natural detox processes. For ...

What’s left is poop, a.k.a. stool, which is stored in your rectum until you’re ready to have a bowel movement. “The presence ...

A specialist dietitian revealed that the vegetable, which is commonly mistaken for a fruit, is full of fibre and contains a ...

Discover the real impact of saturated fats on heart health, metabolism and wellness, plus tips for making smarter choices ...

I learned that she had an inherited disease, cystic fibrosis (CF), and despite our best medical efforts, she would not live ...

Thailand has confirmed its first anthrax death since 1994, prompting a health alert as over 600 people are monitored for ...