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$3 million Breakthrough Prize goes to scientists that completely changed our understanding of multiple sclerosis
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Two prominent scientists who study multiple sclerosis — Dr. Alberto Ascherio and Dr. Stephen Hauser — are co-winners of a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.

Drug makes blood toxic to malaria-spreading mosquitoes
By Emily Cooke published
Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, according to new research.

This rare bacterial infection triggers pus-filled sores in the lungs and brain
By Emily Cooke published
Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, skin and brain.

Diagnostic dilemma: A man's deadly infection was triggered by a probiotic supplement
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A man with a complex medical history ended up with a rare bacterial infection after taking probiotics in the hospital.

'We will fight for him': Author John Green meets Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient with drug-resistant disease
By John Green published
"At the time, I knew almost nothing about TB. To me, it was a disease of history — something that killed depressive 19th-century poets, not present-tense humans."

'Fish odor syndrome': A rare metabolic condition that makes sweat smell like rotten fish
By Emily Cooke published
Patients with trimethylaminuria, or "fish odor syndrome," make too much of a chemical with a strong fishy smell.

In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.
By Emily Cooke published
A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.

Simple blood tests could be the future of cancer diagnosis
By Emily Cooke published
Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity
By Jess Thomson published
There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.
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