The FDA has just authorized the first at-home, over-the-counter test for syphilis, developed by NOWDiagnostics.
Doctors in Iran describe a rare form of synesthesia triggered by orgasm and certain kinds of pain.
Researchers have detected the first case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in a Pennsylvania black bear—a troubling sign that the worm has established a foothold in North America.
New research reveals that most people undergo two significant biological changes in their bodies during their lifetime, typically in their mid 40s and early 60s.
A new, deadlier variant of the viral disease is spreading widely, WHO officials warn.
Researchers were able to reverse anorexia symptoms in mice by increasing levels of a peptide important to stimulating hunger.
In a new study published on Wednesday, scientists report that consumer roach sprays often fail to kill German cockroaches under real-world conditions.
Scientists have uncovered a link between having shingles and cognitive decline.
In a new report, doctors in Japan detail how the man was killed by a popular supplement containing Clostridium butyricum.
Sleep apnea used to be managed by puncturing the neck, but treatments for the common condition in the near-future promise to be far less intrusive.
Lykos, the developer of the MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, called the FDA's request for more phase 3 research "deeply disappointing."
A recent study examining 30 microwave ovens discovered nearly 750 different species of bacteria, some of which are considered harmful to humans.
Scientists in Singapore say they've discovered a sixth major clade of Candida auris, an emerging and often drug-resistant fungal threat.
Doctors in Vietnam had to remove a two-foot-long eel that was chewing through a man's intestines after he inserted it into his anus.
A case report highlights the danger of mixing certain medications with the newest generation of weight-loss drugs.
UK scientists have found evidence that liraglutide can reduce brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.
The WHO is urging countries to track hardy strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae that can severely sicken anyone.
The unapproved products can cause severe chemical burns and disfiguration when not used under proper supervision.
New research has found that nearly half of sampled cocoa products are contaminated with amounts of lead above recommended safe levels.
Scientists have found that fecal microbiota transplants can improve people's response to cancer immunotherapy.
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