Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. Last year, U.S. poison control centers...

Millions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock...

With calendars filling up with plans, and beloved traditions right around the corner, the holiday season is here once again. And although the Christmas period may be a cherished time of celebrating...

Your hair is the first to suffer as soon as the temperatures start to drop. Contrasting cold weather and harsh indoor heating can strip the hair of its moisture, leaving it limp, brittle and prone to...

The gallbladder also known as "il-marrara" in Maltese is a pear-shaped organ on the upper right side of the abdomen, just beneath the liver. It may be one of those organs that one may not think about...

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith, we finally have an answer for you." The couple, whose real names we are protecting for privacy, looked at me anxiously. I had been evaluating their young daughter, Sally, in my...

Scientists have analyzed the full genetic blueprints of more than 18,000 cancer samples, finding new patterns of mutations that could help doctors provide better, more personalized...

Healthy eating during the holidays can be quite difficult. The holidays are a time to be around friends, family, and of course, plenty of food. Between family gatherings, work celebrations, and...

Sometime this week one of us has probably gone to the supermarket to buy their favourite brand of cereal, coffee or biscuits. As they walked down the supermarket aisle, they either based their choice...

Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to...