New research suggests “hard/lab science” is valued over “patient-focused science” in awarding research grants.

In one study, nearly 70 percent of children with the disease had antibodies to common enteroviruses that usually produce mild effects but can sometimes cause neurological problems.

Famed for purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the botanical is hailed for helping a host of conditions. Is that true?

Scientists are trying to work out why some manta rays have black blotches on their skin, which is uncommon in the oceans.

Repeated studies on a health bogeyman help explain wider problems with food research.

In an Israeli cave, paleoarchaeologists unearthed what may be the earliest example of humans storing food for later consumption.

He authenticated the oldest written manuscript in the Americas and proved that the Maya written language was surprisingly complex.