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RGCB scientists discover how malaria parasites exploit young blood cells to resist artemisinin, challenging traditional views on drug resistance.

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

This video explains how viruses and bacteria cause certain communicable diseases to occur, how our bodies protect themselves ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite common ...

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And doing so reliably is more important than ever, given the increasing ...

Seaweed may be a popular food item, but it has certain properties which have the ability to create a shield within the human body, effectively blocking norovirus infection Seaweed may be a popular ...

Ty Sperle, a 19-year-old from Kelowna, British Columbia, has become the first person cured of a rare inherited immune disorder after doctors used prime gene editing ...

In the fight against common childhood illnesses, scientists have turned to an unusual source: the blood of paediatricians. It turns out this is a treasure trove of powerful antibodies that could be ...

For millions on the organ transplant waitlist, your blood type is a survival metric. If you’re Type O, you’re the “universal donor”, the ultimate altruist of the medical world. But there’s a cruel ...

Quinton Aaron, the actor who brought NFL player Michael Oher to life in the 2009 hit film “The Blind Side,” has been hospitalized and placed on life support at an Atlanta hospital after a sudden and ...

"The Blind Side" actor Quinton Aaron is hospitalized and fighting for his life but showing "positive" signs, according to his former manager. The actor, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film about ...