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After 50 years, scientists discover the MAL blood grouping system, solving a genetic mystery and improving transfusion safety worldwide.

Good readers exhibit distinct brain traits, including a larger left anterior temporal lobe and thicker left Heschl’s gyrus, supporting phonological and meaning processing. Reading reshapes these areas, highlighting the brain's adaptability and the importance …

Days ago, Ryker McCracken was busy playing, like any other 3-year-old. But now he's in the hospital with a life-threatening condition.

Like a little kid fighting sleep.

Sometimes referred to as the “winter vomiting bug,” noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness in the state for people of all ages. Minnesota is seeing around four times as many cases this season than is typical.

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Dr. Grant Colfax, who led San Francisco's public health response to the Covid pandemic, is stepping down.

Fruits are packed with essential nutrients and contribute to a balanced diet. They support digestion, prevent chronic illnesses, and maintain gut heal

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday confirmed the first death of a child from influenza in the state for the 2024-25 season.

Relatively little funding goes toward improving treatments for these conditions, which face deep stigma

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life. New research shows that a genetic mutation long linked to the fatal condition is harmless for decades before slow…

I challenged myself to put down my phone and close my laptop when I was with my daughters, and the benefits were immediate.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

A new groundbreaking study highlights the importance of maintaining a specific temperature range in homes to protect the cognitive ability of older adults. Researchers found that seniors had the least attention difficulties when home temperatures are kept bet…

NIH-funded study finds progression of eye growth returns to normal in older teens, with no loss of treatment benefit.

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Thankfully, the woman recovered fully once doctors "delicately" removed the creepy-crawly passenger.

Polygenic scores (PGS) are metrics used to estimate the genetic predisposition of people to developing specific mental health conditions, personality traits or diseases. In recent years, these metrics have often been used to investigate the intricate connecti…

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