Research shows that different forms of abuse, neglect and related household stressors are unfortunately common among children. These experiences often do not occur as single events, and the risk for...

The fledgling field of gene therapy has scored another win: An experimental treatment seemed to help boys with the inherited nerve disease featured in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil." Fifteen of the 17...

With the availability of home genetic testing kits from companies such as "23andMe" and "Ancestry DNA," more people will be getting information about their genetic lineage and what races and...

It's a common justification made for behaviors that may fall outside the realm of healthy. Whether it's a drink or two or indulging in a favorite dessert, consuming small quantities, rather than...

Almost 620,000 gay and bisexual men in the United States were living with HIV in 2014, and 100,000 of these men were not even aware of their infection. These men are 100 times more likely to have anal...

There has been substantial publicity about the MINDACT trial, which could lead to changes in breast cancer treatment. The study's results suggest that women with a certain genetic profile would have a...

How can we combat the opioid epidemic? One of the government's most recent suggestions is to take Opana ER, an opioid indicated for very severe pain, off the market. The request, filed by the...

Maltese world famous tenor Joseph Calleja has issued a short video speaking against the stigma related with mental health issues. People suffering mental health issues should reach out to...

Discussions on changes to the laws on medical cannabis will start by the end of November, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has announced. Muscat, who was speaking at a media briefing on Monday, said...

Early diagnosis of cancer greatly increases chances of survival and promises a better quality of life. Cancer that is diagnosed at an early stage is more likely to be treated successfully. ...