Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and verbal tics, which are repetitive movements and vocalizations.

A three-year-old consortium has finally filled in that remaining DNA, providing the first complete, gapless genome sequence.

Researchers are studying the possibility of using caffeine as part of the therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the symptoms of ADHD.

Researchers demonstrated the first human use of a wireless transmitter capable of delivering high-bandwidth neural signals.

A sea snail living in the Pacific Ocean may be able to help scientists develop an alternative to addictive painkillers like Morphene.

Researchers developed a technology that could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging within the living body.

A gene therapy for chronic pain, developed by researchers at UC San Diego, could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids.

AI-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person’s likelihood of suffering heart problems based on voice recordings alone.

An orally absorbed tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, study finds.

Penn State researchers developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor.

Quantum dots can measure things in the body that are very, very dynamic and complicated and that we can't see currently.

Burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones.

Astronauts might one day grow and eat genetically modified plants to ward off disease associated with long spaceflights.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87% in women who were offered the jab between the ages of 12-13.

Today, scientists report a device that uses the tiny worms to detect lung cancer cells and could help diagnose cancer at an earlier stage.

A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific population of neurons.

It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.

A new study finds a key extract in cocoa does significantly reduce the chances of dying from cardiovascular problems.

The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories