Nicoletta Lanese

People of African ancestry have the highest rates of the most common form of glaucoma, so scientists are studying whether unique gene variants are tied to their risk.

Scientists discovered a new class of antibiotic that kills bacteria in a unique way and isn't vulnerable to existing drug resistance.

A study uncovers the likely reasons why a rare genetic quirk is tied to protection against Parkinson's disease.

Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.

Following two recent outbreaks, health officials have issued new guidance around how to screen donated tissues for tuberculosis.

Heart valves transplanted as part of the first partial-heart transplant in a human are now growing along with the infant who received them.

Live Science's most-read health stories from 2023 feature Neanderthal DNA, harrowing medical case reports and curious new research findings.

Health channel editor Nicoletta Lanese looks back on some of our standout health stories from the past year.

A rare condition called "retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction" makes people unable to burp and can lead to troubling symptoms.

Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.

An algorithm reduced rates of antibiotics use in kids treated at Tanzanian primary care facilities without compromising their chances of getting better.

Hormone therapy for menopause might be made safer by taking statins at the same time, a study hints.

Both COVID-19 and the flu can come with a long-term, heightened risk of death, hospital readmission and health issues affecting multiple organ systems.

A study suggests that using cannabis in pregnancy may raise the risk of pregnancy outcomes that are linked to placental dysfunction.

The CDC issued a health alert about cases of the tick-spread disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen among people who recently traveled to or lived in Tecate, Baja California.

The FDA approved two new therapies for sickle-cell disease, including the world's first-ever approved CRISPR therapy.

Doctors have described a potential new syndrome seen in infants whose mothers used nonprescription fentanyl during pregnancy.

An early trial hints that psilocybin could be a safe and effective treatment for depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder and should be studied further.

Common respiratory viruses and bacteria are likely behind the uptick in pediatric pneumonia in Warren County, Ohio.

Among people on HIV meds, young children are the likeliest to die, often due to late diagnosis or treatment interruptions.

Malaria cases rose in 2022, in part due to climate change-related extreme weather events.

Researchers used an algorithm to scour databases of bacterial genomes for never-before-seen CRISPR systems.

In a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder.