Recent research has highlighted that boys and men have a higher likelihood of experiencing acute kidney injury (AKI) compared to girls and women...

Researchers including those from Wits have identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to prostate cancer in a diverse group of African men....

Approximately 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that experts predict will double by 2060. While aging and...

FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2024 -- Childhood body mass index (BMI) is associated with lung health later in life, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in...

Researchers examine interactions between early life body mass index values and later life lung function.

In healthy brains, immune cells called microglia patrol for damage, clearing away debris and harmful proteins. But in the presence of the APOE4...

A recent Australian study has found that eating during night shifts might increase health risks for night shift workers. The research, published...

A team of researchers has identified how the APOE4 protein, a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, can negatively impact brain health....

An unexpected encounter between a pet cat and a cotton mouse in Florida has led scientists to identify a never-before-seen virus that may potentially...

Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities have discovered an important link...