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People with frequent common skin cancers could have a higher risk of developing other cancers, study shows.

Depressed people have lower levels of a naturally occurring amino acid called acetyl-L-carnitine that helps our bodies produce energy.

Researchers can employ a magnetic wire to detect up to 80 times more free-floating cancer cells in blood than simple blood tests show.

Activating the release of a mood-regulating chemical into a single brain circuit can improve the sociability of mice with autismlike symptoms.

Evidence of blood-sugar level spikes in healthy people prompts call for everyone to undergo annual continuous glucose monitoring.

A bioengineered replacement solves shortage of surfactant, which helps premature babies and people with lung injuries breathe.

Knowing the genetic makeup of these marine invertebrates could aid conservation efforts.

People who are genetically prone to heart disease can still benefit from regular exercise.

More women with cancer are opting to skip BRCA test in favor of mutlipanel analysis.

Cleaning out digested proteins could reboot the ability of aging cells to make new neurons.