Doctor David Fajgenbaum almost died due to an incurable disease. In his recovery, he is working to use all FDA-approved drugs ...

A Brazilian research team has eliminated HIV from a patient’s body for 78 consecutive weeks using only medications, without ...

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Aalto University scientists have created a laser-based treatment that uses gentle heat to stop the progression of dry macular ...

Scientists at Georgia State University have used CRISPR gene editing to restore an ancient enzyme humans lost millions of years ago potentially reversing the buildup of uric acid that causes gout.

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Every six seconds in America, someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Every five seconds, another person starts a new prescription for it. Every day, 260 people die from it. Here’s what many ...

Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support. Conditions such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), ...

Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast ...

By comparing data from 123 countries over 15 years, researchers pinpointed a threshold at which mortality declined as well-being increased. Every incremental improvement in well-being above this level ...

WSJ. Magazine’s annual Innovators issue recognizes groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines. Priscilla Chan is this year’s philanthropy innovator. Check back for more cover stars through ...

Vitamin K, an essential nutrient that prevents blood cots and aids in bone health could also be an effective long-term treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. A Japanese study team took the molecule ...