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Thousands of skeletal human remains have been discovered with their brain tissue unexpectedly intact. Now, a team of scientists may have finally figured out why.

African researchers have called for greater investment and leadership in HIV cure research, warning that reliance on external innovations could once again delay access to lifesaving breakthroughs.

The CDC reports that more than 3,000 cases of Candida auris are spreading in healthcare facilities in at least 23 states. Some strains of the fungal infection have become resistant to medications commonly used to treat it. Here's who's most at risk.

An orthopedic doctor with WVU's School of Medicine is facing charges after multiple victims say that he knowingly gave them herpes.

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Fit to stand trial? High Court orders medical report on hospitalised Besigye Daily Monitor

A Fulton County woman is suing multiple Kaiser Permanente entities and laboratory staff after a mislabeled tissue sample led to an unnecessary total hysterectomy, according to court documents.

A major study suggests SuperAgers keep their youthful memories for reasons far more intriguing than simply having lucky genes.

A confirmed case of tuberculosis has been identified at Summerville High School.

Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.

A police forensic pathologist has told court that Gen. Katumba Wamala's daughter and driver died from multiple close-range gunshot wounds, as the trial judge ordered medical examinations for accused persons who complained of ill health and prison conditions.

Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department confirmed the latest cases of Cyclosporiasis in the area.

A major study of 10 million people found birth order may influence disease risk, with first-born children and younger siblings showing different health patterns.

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has questioned the quality and slow progress of a government-funded maternity ward at Shebeya Health Centre II, giving the district engineering department one month to rectify defects and account for project expenditure.

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A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.

In a perspective paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a team of researchers and health experts calls for a ‘paradigm shift’ in how public health agencies address hypertension.

While eating watermelon every day can support several aspects of kidney health in most adults, doing so may cause problems for people with chronic kidney disease.

Here's what new research about artificial sweeteners really means for your daily routine.

What does aging well really mean today? HEALTH’s Longevity Insights Report reveals surprising survey findings on longevity, healthy aging, and what matters most to Americans.

If Spider-Man were real, he could help scientists revolutionize healthcare. Since he’s not, researchers develop creative ways to produce spider silk to study.

Though even relatively low levels of drinking can cause harm, the brain can recover to an extent if you stop or cut back, evidence shows.