Neural circuits in adult mouse visual cortex are stabilized by astrocytes, which secrete CCN1, resulting in reduced plasticity and increased maturation of multiple cell types.

Hepatocyte organoids derived directly from human tissue enable long-term hepatocyte expansion and can be combined with portal mesenchyme and cholangiocyte organoids to form a donor-specific periportal liver assembloid system.

People given the herpes medication valacyclovir actually experienced worse cognitive decline than those given a placebo.

JERUSALEM (VINnews) An unusual medical emergency occurred in Jerusalem during the Hanukkah holiday, when a young man in his early 20s suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction shortly after eating a doughnut. The young man, who has a severe milk allergy, …

A new study finds black cumin can lower cholesterol, eliminate obesity risks, and decrease triglycerides. | Health

A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

As measles outbreaks increase and more people contract the disease, the U.S. healthcare system faces a costly bill

In social situations, humans often copy the facial expressions of others who they are interacting with. This phenomenon, known as facial mimicry, is widely reported and has been linked to social connection and an empathic understanding of how others are feeli…

A rare tick-borne allergy linked to red meat has now been confirmed as deadly for the first time. A healthy New Jersey man collapsed and died hours after eating beef, with later testing revealing a severe allergic reaction tied to alpha-gal, a sugar spread by…

Health News: From heart rhythm emergencies to missed cancer diagnoses, doctors across Indian cities warn that casual, long-term use of acidity medicines is causing

From blue balls to broken hymens, there’s a lot people don’t understand about sex.

High uric acid levels can silently damage joints and kidneys if ignored. Knowing which foods worsen the condition can help prevent painful flare-ups. | Health

A man with few risk factors unexpectedly experienced a stroke, and his daily energy drink habit may have been to blame.

Gastroenterologist Dr Wendi LeBrett highlights 14 food items that one should avoid to reduce risk of colon polyps, the precursor to colon cancer.  | Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday ended guidance that all newborns receive the ​hepatitis B vaccine, leaving it to parents, in consultation with a health care provider, to decide.

Researchers have come up with a clever new way of freezing brain cells just as they fire out a signal, meaning processes that normally happen too quickly to observe can be studied in detail – and perhaps offer clues for treating conditions like Parkinson's di…

Imagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health.

These unusual formations are worth a second look.

The Minnesota Department of Health said schools across the state are reporting increased student cases.

A 47-year-long Swedish study at Karolinska Institutet reveals how fitness, strength, and muscle endurance change during adulthood. The results show that physical ability starts to deteriorate as early as age 35, but it is never too late to start exercising.

Hundreds of snow geese found dead at a Northampton County quarry are suspected to have died of bird flu, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said Tuesday.

Verge Genomics' sole clinical-stage drug has failed, and the California biotech will shift to a partnership model for its AI-driven discovery platform, Endpoints News has learned.

Orthorexia is an eating disorder that's hard to recognize, but it's on the rise. Therapists and a nutritionist explain how to spot the condition and how to treat it.

The night sky is full of wonder. Here's what to look out for tonight.

The discovery of organisms that have been alive for many thousands of years requires a revolution in how we understand life