Sleep-deprived brain cells can cause serious and potentially dangerous mental lapses, a new study finds.

New research could help in the development of treatments for heart attack and stroke.

It's a major step forward against a leading cause of blindness that affects 80 million worldwide.

New research hopes to improve the health of more than 40 percent of the state's population.

Eleni Linos focuses on how technology influences our behaviors to make an impact on health.

Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.

A new study highlights major health problems affecting historically ignored racial groups.

More health alerts have been issued for lead in candy than for salmonella, E.coli or botulism.

Researchers discover where and how to tickle the brain for better recall.

Official use of social media can be effective. The unverified rumor mill? Much less so.

“Even smokers with the greatest psychological distress can be reached and helped to quit,” says UCSF's Stanton Glantz.

Animal behavior theories can provide a fresh look at how viruses spread, scientist says.