How do blood vessels form to reliably supply the body with oxygen and nutrients? A research team at the University of Basel has uncovered a key mechanism by which cells join to build new blood vessels ...

From pregnancies to Parkinson’s, scientists are only beginning to understand how weight-loss drugs might interact with other ...

The newly identified lymphatic network could fundamentally change how scientists understand and treat some of the leading ...

Itchy skin is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early warning sign of certain cancers. “Some people describe it as a deep, ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

You’ve been counting down the days. Maybe it’s a beach vacation, a cross-country flight to visit family or a packed work trip with back-to-back meetings. Whatever the reason, travel shakes up your ...

Blood tests on the horizon, and under federal regulatory view, may be about to transform cancer care — and survival. The Food and Drug Administration has been evaluating a blood test called Galleri ...

(Aging Untold) — Long-distance travel can mean hours of sitting, which can increase the risk for blood clots. On flights, that risk can be up to three times higher. While serious clots linked to ...