Emily Haley had a small, red bump on her forehead that she first thought was a stubborn pimple. It was actually basal cell ...

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Long believed to have minimal long-term side effects, cannabis has been found to increase the risk of damage to a vital organ ...

After the first observations of life under the microscope, it took two centuries of research before the 'cell theory', the idea that all living things are composed of cells or their products, was ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but when caught early, it's highly treatable. For Vernon Owens, a ...

From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal ...

Platelets are components of blood cells that play a vital role in forming blood clots. If a person has a low platelet count, called thrombocytopenia, their blood might not clot properly.

The July 4, 1910 title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries led to riots, mayhem, murder — and the racially motivated ...

After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a nail infection that can make your toenails thicker, change color, or break apart. It affects about one in 10 people and ...

Blood cell analysis, including blood cell counting, is the key point for modern pathological study as well as medical diagnosis. Taking into account both resources and environment of the medical ...