Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson apparently has quite a few people trying to convince him to be the next celebrity to undertake a United States presidential run, but the Hollywood icon has fatherhood firmly at the forefront of his priorities. Johnson…

Early detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulating in the bloodstream—the so-called “liquid biopsy”—has become a research focal point. But using this method to detect cancer at its early stages has…

All the benefits eating dark chocolate can have on your fitness and workouts, explained by nutritionists.  There’s nothing like having a lump of chocolate after dinner or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you’re into something mild and creamy (like a…

Authorities in southwestern China’s Chengdu have maintained strict COVID-19 lockdown measures on the city of 21 million despite a major earthquake that killed at least 65 people in outlying areas. Footage circulating online Tuesday showed workers wearing top-to-bottom protective gear…

Boosting physical activity levels and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk, finds research designed to strengthen proof of causation and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings were generally consistent across…

How simply taking exercise can trigger a deadly reaction: As broadcaster Lauren Layfield learned, symptoms including red, blotchy and itchy skin can be set off by going for a walk The trip to the Cheshire beauty spot was supposed to…

A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that some pre-existing conditions—including degenerative neurological diseases, dementia, and severe disabilities—matter a lot more than once thought when assessing who is at risk for death due…

Understanding the biological factors that play into your sex drive can make the whole concept feel less confusing. Here, an expert explains the four main hormones that influence your libido, and when you should be concerned. Despite how big a…

An international research team of scientists has captured human neural activity in unprecedented detail by using medical data in ways to better understand how the brain works in the processing of visuals. “Because what we see, and our responses to…

Low-sugar alcoholic drinks are luring young women into a false belief they contain less booze, study claims Researchers say low-sugar claims on packaging create a ‘health halo’ effect  And consumers wrongly believe they contain less alcohol than regular drinks Obesity…