As little as 30 minutes of light activity (chores, errands) may lower mortality risk for women over 65.

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.

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

“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.

A synthetic particle can awaken dormant virus cells and knock them out in lab animals — a significant advance.

Disinfectants can inhibit cellular energy production and even lead to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists find you don't need a biopsy to determine if the treatment will work.