In the poem, Ibn al‑Wardi imagines the plague as a wandering trickster who drifts from one region to another, spreading death ...

Vaping and smoking may affect how the body handles insulin, the hormone that helps control blood sugar. The researchers ...

Uricase helps break down uric acid, a waste product in the blood. Without enough uricase, uric acid builds up, forming ...

Instead of neurons, which are known for sending electrical messages throughout the body, a different group of brain cells may ...

Traditional 3D printing works in only one direction: you add material layer by layer, and once something is printed, it stays ...

About 252 million years ago, Earth experienced the most devastating mass extinction in its history. Known as “the Great Dying ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States. If it ...

Batteries power nearly everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles. But the most common types, ...

The brain has its own built-in cleaning system. Instead of soap and water, it uses cerebrospinal fluid—a clear liquid that ...

If this new pump proves successful in clinical testing, it could revolutionize heart failure treatment, offering renewed ...

A medicine that has been used for years to treat gout might also help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Clouds may spoil a picnic or block our view of the stars, but they could also help scientists discover life on distant ...