The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has confirmed an outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara. The infection, caused by the bacterium Bacillus...

You might not think of your gums when you think about your heart, but the two are more connected than most people realize. Gum disease, or periodontal...

The Caribbean Community's Committee of Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) is warning member nations to intensify efforts to prevent the entry of the...

Research shows 60% of missense mutations destabilize proteins, linking protein folding to genetic diseases, including cataracts and neurological...

People with sickle cell disease-a chronic condition causing misshapen blood cells to reduce oxygen delivery-face a higher risk of stroke and...

For over a decade, scientists have studied the microbiome, the environment of microorganisms that live on and in the body, and how it affects health...

Chronic physical pain can be debilitating, but feelings of stress, fear, and hunger can sometimes suppress painful sensations. Diverse neurons across...

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington's disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of...