This iron buildup is harmful because it triggers oxidative stress, a process that damages cells by producing toxic molecules.

To make this process easier and more effective, researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan have developed a new method ...

“This research shows that people with COPD seem to gather a lot more carbon in their lung cells. These cells also look and ...

The good news is, even if you already have osteoporosis, it’s not too late to start taking care of your bones. Since your ...

These findings suggest that an extended fast or the timing of when you eat—even when it doesn’t affect your weight—can bring ...

Cloudy areas in the lens, called cataracts, are another common eye problem that comes with age. More than 24 million ...

Another way to improve posture is to lose weight, especially around your gut. More than 2 out of 3 Americans are either ...

Underwater robots called gliders are often used to explore the ocean, collecting important data like water temperature, salt ...

Catching Parkinson’s disease early is one of the biggest challenges doctors face. Many people with the condition aren’t ...

A new tool developed by scientists from Duke University, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand can now estimate ...

Oral health is important for people of all ages. But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and ...

Not everyone who takes these medications will have kidney problems, but the study makes it clear that people need to be ...