The efforts of a research team give hope for new treatment approaches for dangerous tropical diseases. The researchers have compiled a high-precision inventory of the membrane proteins of cell ...

Across the globe, monsoon rainfall switches on in spring and off in autumn. Until now, this seasonal pattern was primarily ...

Researchers are zeroing in on the Achilles' heel of pathogens that cause Chagas disease, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis.

The unusual molecular makeup of Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease, may hold clues for understanding and treating the tick-borne disease.

Tens of millions of people in Africa are infected by parasitic worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (also called ...

It can cause discomfort and abdominal pain. Keep reading to learn about the possible causes of abdominal bloating and pain and the factors that might mean you need urgent medical attention.

Less than a week after an April 30 incident where a vehicle caused a crash after its driver missed an exit along a busy Interstate 71, a second driver on the same stretch of highway has repeated ...

The lingering effects of the economic crisis are still visible—this shows a clear need to improve our understanding of financial crises. This book surveys a wide range of crises, including banking, ...

To understand what causes heavy breathing, you need to know how breathing works. Breathing is a coordinated effort that involves your nose, mouth, and lungs. When you inhale, air enters through ...

They’ll do a thorough physical examination and may also recommend tests to get a better idea of what’s going on with your nerves and to rule out other causes. In some cases, doctors can’t be ...

Pressure in your rectum can be caused by conditions such as constipation, diarrhea, anal fissure, and hemorrhoids. Serious causes of rectal pressure are less common and include diverticulitis, rectal ...

and warmth of your skin Any injury that causes your thigh to look deformed Most cases of thigh pain can be diagnosed by a healthcare provider. Pain caused by nerve compression may require a ...