Nicoletta Lanese

The Alaskapox virus belongs to the same broad group as smallpox and mpox, but to date, it's infected fewer than 10 people.

A technique for printing 3D structures from ice could be used to help make artificial veins and arteries.

A new study reveals the importance of specific cells in triggering erections in mice, and the finding could someday help treat erectile dysfunction in people.

The first U.K. patient has received a dose of "cancer vaccine" in a new trial.

Scientists investigated flesh-eating infections that took place after record-breaking heat waves in the U.S. last year.

Health officials have raised the alarm about illegal products containing tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin."

A new study points to brain infection and inflammation as a possible explanation for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.

Scientists have uncovered a unique group of virus-like entities in the human gut and mouth.

Two new gene therapies show promise in treating otoferlin-related deafness, an inherited condition.

A baby's increasingly long, frequent crying episodes turned out to be related to infant botulism.

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.