The global supply of a key anti-malaria drug is set to be boosted by a study of its genes, scientists say.

Researchers in the US found that chronic sleep loss is not easy to recoup and severely impairs performance later in the day, particularly late at night when performance is naturally low…

The government has expressed its “sincere regret” and “deep sympathy” to the victims of the thalidomide scandal.

It may be possible to develop an simple eye test to detect Alzheimer’s, according to new research carried out on mice by scientists at University College London.

Genetic analyses of avian influenza in wild birds can help pinpoint likely carrier species and geographic hot spots where Eurasian viruses would be most likely to enter North America, according to new U.S. Geological Survey research…

Turner syndrome, also known as Turners syndrome, Ullrich-Turner syndrome or Gonadal dysgenesis, is a chromosomal disorder that affects only females. It is characterized by the absence of part or all of a second sex chromosome in some or all cells. Approximately 1 in every 2,500 to 3,000 girls is born with the condition…

An article Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports the new analysis of the PLATO trial (PLATelet inhibition and patient Outcomes). New research shows that the stronger anticlotting medication tricagrelor reduces death rates without increasing bleeding compared with the current standard treatment of clopidogrel for heart attack patients…

European countries are starting to raise questions about the swine flu pandemic, such as whether it is a false pandemic, and whether pharmaceutical companies put pressure on health ministers to order more vaccine than their countries were likely to need. They are also looking to cut back on orders of vaccine or [...]

Pending FDA approval, Brilinta (ticagrelor) fared better than Plavix among heart-stent patients in clinical trials

As psoriasis treatment drugs go, Stelara proves to be more effective than Enbrel in treating moderate to severe psoriasis.