Despite a decided shortage of placebo-controlled trials in humans to support that advice, the business of longevity is booming, thanks in large part to sleek direct-to-consumer marketing delivered by ...

If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair ...

A reticulated python found in Indonesia broke the Guinness World Record for the longest, scientifically measured wild snake ...

Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide. However, early diagnosis has made survival rates more hopeful than ever. Recognising persistent symptoms and seeking timely medical advice ...

Leprosy carried powerful stigma in medieval Europe, but new skeletal evidence from Danish cemeteries suggests the sick were not always pushed aside in death. In medieval Denmark, burial location ...

A new 30-year heart risk calculator is reshaping how adults think about cardiovascular health. Designed for people aged 30 to 59, it offers a longer view of potential danger, urging earlier lifestyle ...

The reticulated python comes in many different colors, including one that is almost like a rainbow! Read here to learn more.

A Florida python hunter recently captured a 202-pound Burmese python, one of the heaviest on record. Although not venomous, pythons have sharp, fang-like teeth that can cause painful bites. Invasive ...

Research suggests exposure to natural light may help lower blood sugar in older adults. The change isn’t huge, but it is detectable. Doctors explain the findings and stress the importance of ...

Research suggests exposure to natural light may help lower blood sugar in older adults. The change isn’t huge, but it is detectable. Doctors explain the findings and stress the importance of ...

The use of blood-flow restriction (BFR) cuffs that "hack" your physiology to speed up strength and muscle gains when you do light workouts has been growing in popularity in recent years. However, ...

New research from Murdoch University's School of Allied Health and Health Futures Institute has found that wearing blood flow restriction cuffs can change the way older people walk, potentially making ...