A novel influenza variant called subclade K appears to be driving an uptick in cases and hospitalizations throughout the U.S.

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A yearlong pattern of intense disruption followed by little improvement played out across nearly every major healthcare ...

The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any ...

Australia is the first country to take such sweeping action, but many countries, including the United States, are considering ...

In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, ...

Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can ...

There were huge disruptions to the global scientific enterprise this year — but immense bright spots for health, discovery, ...

France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) plans to triple the capacity of its Provence breeding site for primates used in scientific experiments, in response to evolving regulatory, ...

Researchers have identified a previously overlooked protein that helps regulate appetite and energy use in the body. This ...

Dhruv Shenai discusses the vital role of critical minerals research in the transition to a more sustainable world ...