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The results boost hopes similar treatments being developed to target more common forms of Alzheimer's - that appear when people reach their sixties, seventies and eighties - might also be effective.

The Stray Cats’ rockabilly legend dreams of returning to the stage as soon as possible

The contagious, fatal illness in deer, elk and moose must be taken seriously, say experts as it takes hold in the US and reaches other countries. While it has not infected humans yet, the risk is growing

Most people exposed to the parasites behind babesiosis don't get sick, but for others, the infection can be deadly.

The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024

When it comes to our diet, two of the most debated ingredients are sugar and oil. Both are widely consumed and are quite commonly linked to various health problems. But which one is more harmful? India’s top liver expert, Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, a very well-known hepatologist and gastroenterologist, explains…

Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases. Which of these diseases are more prevalent in India and how can they be prevented?

An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age

Live Science spoke with author John Green about his latest book, which explores both the history and current realities of tuberculosis.

You say tomato, we say tomato – but you'll have to call the whole thing off if you sow yours next to any of these pesky plants...

Chimpanzees are humans’ closest living relatives, sharing over 98% of our DNA. They are endangered, with fewer than 250,000 left and an annual decline of between 1.5% and 6%. This is due to habitat destruction, hunting and infectious diseases, among other threats.