It is not uncommon to hear about individuals suffering a stroke while in the bathroom. Some of these cases can result in ...

MEMORY loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind when talking about dementia. But while it’s the key feature of the condition estimated to affect around one million Brits, there are a ...

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the hardest types of cancer to treat and has often already spread by the time people ...

Researchers have found that some particularly aggressive lung cancer cells can develop their own electric network, like that seen in the body's nervous system.

Another risk factor for a bathroom stroke is bathing in cold water, which can cause blood vessels to constrict suddenly, increasing blood pressure and the risk of a blood vessel rupture in the brain – ...

They’re in our blood and our brains. They’re in newborns and the elderly, urban and rural, rich and poor. What are they doing ...

The human body has evolved to shield its vital organs, from the brain's hard skull and meninges to the ribs and sternum ...

New research reveals how severe infections can cause lasting brain damage, explaining persistent symptoms in those with long-term complications.

All three were hooked up to machines that provided a readout of their vital signs, and all three were prepared to have a ...