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A genetic analysis suggests that rare cases of early onset osteoporosis may be partly caused by disruptions to the function of the hormone melatonin.

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

Learn about the challenges faced by Pakistan in eradicating polio and efforts to combat the disease amidst rising cases.

The research found that cancer cells are in great need of selenium

Preventing breast cancer cells from receiving selenium could stop them from spreading, research has shown.

Professor Matt Dun set for big honour at press club on Tuesday.

Veteran journalist says he is ‘pragmatic’ about disease getting worse but remains ‘positive’

Blood samples of patients infected with a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis contain hidden information that marks different stages of the disease. In our recently published research, our team used machine learning to uncover that hidden information and improve early detection and diagnosis of infection.

Hoy’s children know nothing of their mother’s MS and have not yet been told their father’s disease is terminal