For example, the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease among adults with Down syndrome can be explained in part by the presence of a gene on chromosome 21 that leads to excess production of the beta-amyloid proteins and plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s.

Wildfires across the United States and Canada -- fueled by record heat and dry conditions -- could severely impact the health of millions of people. Smoke from wildfires in several Canadian provinces,

Lyme disease – spread by ticks that can be as small as a pinhead – affects at least 30,000 people per year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, certain types of ticks carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease and are most abundant in the Northeast,

Women who take estrogen hormone pills to relieve menopausal symptoms may be more likely to develop high blood pressure than women using other forms of the medication, according to new research. Hormone therapy may be prescribed to relieve symptoms of menopause,

A new discovery about how psoriasis spreads may lead to more effective treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflamed, itchy, scaly, and thickened areas of the skin called plaques.

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As the weather warms, it can bring along a wave of illnesses. Here are some summer bugs to watch for in 2023, including HMPV, Covid, enteroviruses, Lyme Disease and more.

A large “de-escalation” trial suggests that tens of thousands of people annually may be able to rely on only chemotherapy and surgery to treat their illness.