Parents of children with a rare neurodegenerative disease say they are in disbelief that they could within months lose access ...

Smoking significantly reduces life expectancy and quality, with men losing 17 minutes and women 22 minutes per cigarette.

Researchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have better characterized a spectrum of what were classically considered discrete mitochondrial DNA ...

Federal scientists warn that Americans could feel the effects of the new administration's devastating cuts for decades to ...

Adopting specific habits can significantly improve health and longevity. Key practices include maintaining social connections ...

Heightened focus on delays in diagnosing generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) follows the promise of better results for some patients with newer treatments that include complement inhibitors and ...

EXCLUSIVE: The parents of two siblings with a life-limiting condition are waiting in agony to find out if health chiefs will ...

Indian youth are increasingly at risk of heart disease due to genetics, unhealthy habits, and stress, but adopting preventive measures can significantly lower this risk.

Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they’re forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new stud ...

Led by Tania T. Von Visger, PhD, and Yu-Ping Chang, PhD, the study surveyed 339 adults with COPD. Participants who practice ...

Despite the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, many people are unclear about the role their genes play and how to lower their risk.

Regular walking, even in small amounts, can greatly enhance longevity and overall health, according to recent studies ...