Leprosy is one of the world’s oldest and most persistent diseases but the bacteria that cause it may also have the surprising ability.

Almost all liver cancers develop after decades of chronic liver disease but a new discovery may lead to treatments that could break the link

Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.

Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The analysis suggests that for young adults ages 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only health risks.

Metamaterials provide researchers with a new concept of designing artificial materials, bringing vigor and vitality to advanced materials.

What most people don’t know is that it’s actually the brain behind why you feel sick. It’s a result of the immune system kicking into gear.

Researchers have found that we can predict how well someone can see based on the unique structure of their primary visual cortex.

A joint team of scientists have advanced the first step towards real-time, remote and wireless mind control of metamaterials.

Researchers have shown that probiotics can support the effect of antidepressants and help to alleviate depression.

It is hoped that being able to diagnose the disease faster will also lead to the development of new treatment methods for aging societies.

Study has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells spreading from cell to cell via nerve fibres.

Before they enter a classroom, people learn to identify commonplace objects like a “dog” and a “chair” just by encountering them in life.

Our brains rarely record single memories—instead, they store memories into groups so that the recollection of one memory triggers others.

There is a causal relationship between participating in certain lifestyle activities and preventing a decline in cognitive health.

Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research.

Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since the 1980s

During sleep, we commonly experience two types of sleep phases, alternating one after the other: non-REM sleep and REM sleep.

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.