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A baby known as KJ is the first person in the world to receive a customized CRISPR therapy designed to fix a specific mutation.

The psychedelic drug has shown promise in improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms

Vaping is especially popular among teenagers and young adults, but fruity, candy-like flavours come with a chemical cost

King Charles advocated for the benefits of eating well amid cancer treatment as he talked to a student battling the disease at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes poor feeding in infancy but later triggers insatiable hunger.

The al Astal brothers are among the unlucky Palestinians who are fighting their own battle against cancer while stuck in a war zone

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates – despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so.