Just in time for Halloween, astronomers have discovered a giant, ghostly “bat” soaring across the Milky Way.

A new study suggests that people with depression can benefit just as much from text-based therapy as they can from traditional video therapy sessions. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, ...

New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction. These drugs are called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), ...

Now, scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered a possible connection between Parkinson’s disease and certain medications used to treat seizures, known as antiepileptic drugs.

Instead of sharp pain, women may experience things like extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, or pain in areas like the back, neck, or stomach. Because these signs aren’t as well known, they can be ...

Glaucoma is a disease that harms the optic nerve—the part of the eye that sends images to the brain. It usually has no warning signs in the beginning and can slowly cause vision loss. Many people ...

There is hopeful news for people who suffer from joint pain. A recent study has found that a medicine called colchicine might help lower the chances of needing surgery to replace a knee or hip. This ...

That means they help fight free radicals—harmful molecules that damage cells and are linked to aging and brain diseases. CACQDs also stop certain harmful proteins from sticking together in the brain.

Even though licorice root has helpful qualities, the risks of eating large amounts of black licorice candy are not as well known. The FDA’s recent warning shows that eating too much black licorice can ...

Delirium is a serious and sudden condition that causes confusion and trouble with thinking clearly. It can make a person ...

New research from Rice University shows that Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, played a major role in shaping ...

Chocolate also contains caffeine, a stimulant that can interact with medicines used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and heart problems.