Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (steroid) that has many uses.

On Rare Disease Day, we highlight one rare brain disease discovered in the 1950s with a back story as harrowing as the ...

A rare 'laughing disease' that causes sufferers to giggle or cry uncontrollably kills 100% of those who catch it. Today (Friday, February 28) is Rare Disease Day, a day which looks to raise ...

Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear -- now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even begins.

Bird flu has also been detected in 30 counties across the state. The virus is commonly found in wild birds, particularly ...

Gutting USAID is already having a devastating impact around the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, teams that would ...

The number of people in London hospitals with norovirus has increased by nearly 90% in the last two weeks amid a new strain.

Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear - now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even begins.

To mark Rare Disease Day today (Friday, February 28) health enthusiasts are learning about a rare disease that causes ...

Viral infections impair sleep and trigger the brain's stress response, leading to depressive symptoms. To recover, give ...